The Basic Assumption of Behavior Therapy Is That

question 57

Multiple Choice

The basic assumption of behavior therapy is that

• A)deep understanding of one's problems leads to behavior change.
• B)past experiences and emotional trauma must be probed before behavior can be changed.
• C)learned response causes problems, therefore, behavior can be changed by relearning.
• D)maladaptive thoughts cause problems, therefore changing thoughts changes behavior.

Explain filter theory and its implications for attention and information processing.

Understand the concept and practical examples of cognitive psychology, including thinking and problem-solving.

Identify various types of cognitive representations and their roles in thinking like analogical and symbolic representations.

Differentiate among cognitive schemas, concepts, prototypes, and exemplars, and how they facilitate information processing.

---

Definitions:

Market Method

An appraisal technique used to determine the value of an asset based on the current market price of comparable assets.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset with another of similar kind and quality at current prices, often considered in insurance assessment and accounting.

LIFO Liquidations

Occurs when a company using the Last-In, First-Out inventory method sells off older inventory items, potentially resulting in a lower cost of goods sold and higher profit.

Accounting Treatment

Refers to the method of applying accounting principles and rules to transactions and financial events in a company’s financial statements.