Which of the Following Is the Greatest Limitation of the Cognitive

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the greatest limitation of the cognitive theories?

• A) Cognitive theories may seem comfortable or familiar to laypersons.
• B) Cognitive theories seem attractive because they focus on an individual's thinking processes.
• C) Cognitive theories are least likely to explain unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
• D) Cognitive theories have had difficulty proving that maladaptive cognitions precede and cause disorders rather than being the symptoms or consequences of the disorders.

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