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Chapter 15 The Cognitive Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment 1.The cognitive approach to personality explains differences in personality as differences in the way people A.respond to reinforcement. B.process information. C.think about their past. D. dream. ANS: B REF: 413 2.Which of the following would most likely be of interest to a theorist from the cognitive approach? A.The impact of delaying reinforcement on responding B.The number of words recalled from memory C.The effect of self-concept on daily mood D.The best techniques for uncovering unconscious thoughts ANS: B REF: 413 3.Which of the following was advocated by George Kelly? A.People are largely controlled by the environmental stimuli they encounter. B.People are motivated to make sense out of all the stimuli that impinge on them. C.People are happier when they accept that life is full of unexpected turns and surprises. D.Most of what determines our behavior is not readily accessible to consciousness. ANS: B REF: 414 4.Kelly presented a “man-as-scientist” conception of human personality, meaning that A.no scientist can understand a person better than that person understands himself or herself. B.the human personality can be examined through scientific methods. C.people constantly try to predict and control the events in their lives. D.the best way to obtain answers to our questions about human personality is to examine a single individual in depth. ANS: C REF: 414 5.To obtain a sense of predictability, Kelly suggests that we engage in Programs, services and supportsFind community programsFind programs and support to help you feel safe and stay engaged in your community. Contact your local Youth Outreach Worker Program. Black Youth Action PlanFind out how we’re working toward eliminating systemic, race-based disparities by increasing opportunities for Black children, youth and families in Ontario. Youth Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention ProgramIf you or someone you know is a victim of violence or human trafficking, or if you suspect that you know someone who may be a victim of human trafficking, the Youth Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention Program can help by providing culturally-focused education and prevention programs and recovery and resilience supports. Get help finding a jobStudents and young people who are looking for a job can get help from many programs, regardless of your background or circumstances. Health and wellnessLearn about OHIP+If you’re 24 or under and you don’t have a private plan, you can get prescription drug coverage if you have a health card and an eligible prescription. Education and learningGo to college or universityThe low-down about learning at Ontario’s public universities, colleges or registered private career colleges. Learn about OSAPFind out how you can get help paying for college or university. Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can get. Youth who are in trouble with the lawOntario’s youth justice system provides programs and services for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who come into trouble with the law. Find out what happens when young people between ages 12 and 17 get in trouble with the law. If you’re a parent or guardian, find out:
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Research and evaluation exchange: YouthREXThe grassroots youth sector can learn about research evidence and evaluation practices, including a knowledge hub, community board and digital café. Guides and reportsGearing UpRead the strategic framework to help Ontario’s middle years children thrive. The middle years (ages 6–12) are a developmental turning point and a critical period of transitions from early childhood to the teen years. Stepping StonesRead the strategic framework to guide the delivery of high quality supports and services for youth aged 12 to 25 across Ontario. Stepping Stones is designed to help anyone who works with or cares for youth to identify and respond to their needs at each stage of their development. Stepping UpUse this guide for decision-making, program planning and partnerships so that everyone involved in supporting youth between 12 and 25, can work together through a common, shared approach. Read the 2016 Stepping Up Annual Report to learn about our progress in supporting Ontario youth since the release of Stepping Up in 2013. The report includes case studies, and the 2016 Profile of Youth Wellbeing What does the cognitive approach emphasize quizlet?The cognitive approach is a theoretical orientation that emphasizes a person's: mental processes and knowledge.
What would a behaviorist be most interested in studying?The Behavioral Approach. Human behavior is learned, thus all behavior can be unlearned and newbehaviors learned in its place. Behaviorism is concerned primarily with theobservable and measurable aspects of human behavior. Therefore when behaviorsbecome unacceptable, they can be unlearned.
Which of the following interests is shared by researchers within the discipline of cognitive science?Which of the following interests is shared by researchers within the discipline of cognitive science? mental processes can be interpreted as a flow of information, and these processes can be understood by comparison with the operations of a computer.
What is cognitive theory in psychology quizlet?Cognitive Theory. A learning theory of psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding the thought processes.
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