Which of the Following Correctly States How a Particular Type

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly states how a particular type of psychologist would probably approach the differences in behavior between boys and girls?

• A) A cognitive psychologist would try to explain it in terms of differences in the brains of boys and girls.
• B) A psychoanalyst would try to measure the differences without necessarily trying to explain them.
• C) A behaviorist would try to understand the different thought processes of boys and girls.
• D) A social psychologist would try to understand how children are affected by the expectations adults have for boys and girls.

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Definitions:

Semantic Network

A cognitive model that represents concepts and ideas as a network of interconnected nodes, where each node represents a concept, and edges represent the relationship or associations between concepts.

Prospective Memory Processes

Cognitive processes involving the ability to remember to perform an intended action in the future, such as remembering to take medication at a certain time.

Schema-based Recall

The process of remembering information by relating it to an already existing cognitive framework or schema.

Episodic Memory

The type of memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences from one's life.