Question

A psychologist is working with a patient to improve their outlook on career success. Which psychological approach would the psychologist be working from?

Question 6 options:


cognitive


neurobiological


psychoanalysis


functionalism

Answer 1

In order to improve a patient's outlook on career success, a psychologist would be applying a combination of the cognitive approach which is a goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that changes patterns of thinking and the way they feel and behave to manage difficulties, and the humanistic approach which is used to help people achieve their highest potential and emphasize self-growth and self-actualization.

Because both approaches have in common dealing with the things that make people feel worthwhile.

Answer 2

The correct answe is Cognitive.

Cognitivism is a learning theory which focuses on the processes involved in learning, rather than on the observed behavior.

Cognitivism has influenced education, as studies of how people learn potentially helps to explain how to teach most effectively.