Cognitive psychologists believe abnormal behavior is the result of

A. classical conditioning.
B. repressing one's threatening thoughts, memories, and concerns in the unconscious mind.
C. illogical thinking problems.
D. chemical imbalances, genetic problems, and brain damage.


Answer: C. illogical thinking problems

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