Cognitive Therapies Are Based Upon the Assumption That Psychological Problems

question 210

Multiple Choice

Cognitive therapies are based upon the assumption that psychological problems are essentially caused by:

• A)faulty or maladaptive learning.
• B)unconscious conflicts.
• C)irrational and illogical patterns of thinking.
• D)abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

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Definitions:

Habituate

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially fear and the processing of emotional memories.

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information.