Which of the following is the greatest limitation of the cognitive theories?
A. Cognitive theories seem attractive because they focus on an individual's thinking processes.
B. Cognitive theories have had difficulty proving that maladaptive cognitions precede and cause disorders rather than being the symptoms or consequences of the disorders.
C. Cognitive theories are least likely to explain unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
D. Cognitive theories may seem comfortable or familiar to laypeople.
Answer: B
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