Using Children, Give an Example of a Cognitive Deficiency and of a Cognitive

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Essay

Using children, give an example of a cognitive deficiency and of a cognitive distortion.

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Definitions:

Moral Therapy

A 19th-century approach to treating mental illness that emphasized humane treatment, moral discipline, and the therapeutic benefits of a structured environment.

Northern England

A geographical region of England, characterized by its distinct cultural and historical identity, encompassing cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle.

William Tuke

A pioneering figure in the reform of mental health care in the 18th century, known for promoting humane treatment.

Dorothea Dix

An American activist who substantially helped improve the treatment of the mentally ill in the 19th century through her tireless advocacy and establishment of the first generation of American mental asylums.