Before enrolling in an abnormal psychology course, Gary's idea of psychological disorders had been influenced primarily by what he saw on talk shows. He expected to hear the same kinds of stories he had heard on television
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?
a) Gary learned the value of algorithms.
b) Gary now uses heuristics.
c) The course increased Gary's ability to use visual imagery.
d) The course altered Gary's schema of psychological disorders.
ANS: D, A cognitive psychologist would say that the course altered his mental organization of what psychological disorders are, because of the new information presented to him.
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