Question

Before enrolling in an abnormal psychology course, Gary's idea of psychological disorders had been influenced primarily by talk shows. He expected to hear the same kinds of stories he had heard on talk shows. What an eye-opening experience the course turned out to be! How would a cognitive psychologist describe the influence the course had on Gary's idea of psychological disorders?

Answer 1

- The course altered Gary's concept of psychological disorders.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the question, a cognitive psychologist would describe that 'the course which Gary has enrolled in has altered Gary's concept of psychological disorders'. Before joining this course, he viewed the psychological disorders with the frame or point of view presented in the talk shows but the course proposed an 'eye-opening experience' as he came to know about the actual causes and effects of these disorders. Thus, a cognitive psychologist would describe that this course has modified his view/perspective of psychological orders.

Answer 2

Psychology describes this as influenced by concepts which could guide Gary to correct his former thoughts and influences before he entered the course. Concepts learned in the course are essential to make him change his mind and accept the real studies based on research.