Give an Example That Illustrates How Cognitive Therapists Capitalize on Rule-Governed

question 22

Essay

Give an example that illustrates how cognitive therapists capitalize on rule-governed behavior to help their clients.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions, according to Freudian psychology.

Negative

Characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A persuasive technique involving making a small request first in order to gain eventual compliance with a larger request.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing and evaluating the content of a message.