Which Statement Best Captures Historical Trends in Cognitive Psychology

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement best captures historical trends in cognitive psychology?

• A) Before the 1980s,cognitive psychology emphasized the mind;today,it focuses mostly on behavior.
• B) Before the 1980s,cognitive psychology emphasized the mind;today,it focuses mainly on the brain.
• C) Before the 1980s,cognitive psychology emphasized the brain;today,it focuses on the mind along with the brain.
• D) Before the 1980s,cognitive psychology emphasized the mind;today,it focuses on both the mind and the brain.

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