Cognitive Psychology Focuses on the Study Of

question 366

Multiple Choice

Cognitive psychology focuses on the study of:

• A)mental processes, including reasoning and thinking, problem solving, memory, perception, mental imagery, and language.
• B)children with special needs, such as autistic children or those
• C)how people are affected by their social
• environments.
• D)the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Heuristic Processing

A method of decision-making or reasoning based on simplified strategies or 'rules of thumb', rather than systematic analysis.

Statistically Identical

Refers to two or more variables that have no statistically significant difference between them, indicating they can be considered equivalent for analytical purposes.

Treatment Options

Refers to the various methods available for addressing or managing a medical condition or disease.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but affects behavior and emotions.