Cognitive Psychology Has Been Relying More Heavily on Facts About

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Essay

Cognitive psychology has been relying more heavily on facts about the brain in recent years.Give an example that illustrates the importance of this trend.

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Definitions:

Confrontational Therapy

A therapeutic approach where the therapist directly challenges the patient's beliefs and behaviors to foster change.

Interpersonal

Relating to interactions and relationships between people, often studied in psychology to understand social behaviors.

Psychodynamic

An approach in psychology that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (such as desires and emotions) in shaping human behavior and feelings.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the present moment and self-awareness.