Which of the Following Indicates the View of a Cognitive

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates the view of a cognitive therapist regarding the cause of psychological problems?

• A)They occur as a result of resistance and neurosis.
• B)They occur as a result of inappropriate thoughts.
• C)They occur as a result of the client's low self-worth.
• D)They occur as a result of learned maladaptive behaviors.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of acquiring knowledge through the linkage between an external stimulus and an innate stimulus, which yields a reactive behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavior modification that involves rewarding a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the behavior will happen again.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

An increase in the future frequency of a behavior due to the addition of a stimulus immediately following a response.