What Would a Cognitive Theorist Be Most Likely to Say

question 28

Multiple Choice

What would a cognitive theorist be most likely to say about why an individual engages in violent behaviour at the least provocation?

• A)The individual regularly experiences a conflict between the id and the superego, which leads to a violent response.
• B)The individual was not exposed to enough variety in environmental stimuli as a child.
• C)The individual is unable to process that there are other possible ways to respond to challenging events.
• D)The individual does not have enough physical outlets for aggression.

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Definitions:

Continuous Development

A view that development is a slow and steady process without sudden changes, where skills and knowledge gradually expand over time.

Discontinuous Development

A concept suggesting that development occurs in distinct stages, each characterized by qualitative differences rather than a smooth, gradual progression.

Lifespan Development

The study of how individuals grow and change throughout all stages of their life.

Information Processing Theory

A cognitive theory that uses the concept of information processing to explain how the human mind transforms sensory input into a coherent system of knowledge.