The Main Difference Between a Cognitive Bias and a Cognitive

question 76

Multiple Choice

The main difference between a cognitive bias and a cognitive distortion as these terms apply to depression is which of the following?

• A) A cognitive distortion refers to selective attention to negative events while cognitive bias refers to selective attention to negative attributes of people.
• B) A cognitive distortion refers to a misperception of others' intentions while cognitive bias refers to selective attention to one's own motives.
• C) A cognitive distortion involves a perception or interpretation that is overblown and not consistent with reality while cognitive bias is a shift in looking at the world that involves selective attention to negative experiences.
• D) Cognitive bias involves perceptions of others while cognitive distortions refer to misperceptions of one's self.

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Innate biological necessities like hunger and thirst that drive behavior and are essential for survival.

Motives

The internal drives that propel individuals to take action towards achieving goals.

Primary Drives

Basic physiological needs such as hunger, thirst, and sexual desire that motivate behavior.

Intensity

The measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field.