Cognitive Psychology Focuses on the Study Of

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Multiple Choice

Cognitive psychology focuses on the study of:

• A) mental processes, including reasoning and thinking, problem solving, memory, perception, mental imagery, and language.
• B) children with special needs, such as autistic children or those suffering from learning disabilities.
• C) how people are affected by their social environments.
• D) the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to predict a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

Criterion

A standard or rule by which something can be judged or measured.

Correlation

A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change and have different values across individuals or situations in a research study.