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Introspection, as a cognitive exercise, is an important method of gaining information. What does introspection mean?
  1. a process of examining one’s thoughts and ideas
  2. a method of guessing the internal motivation of a patient
  3. a process of retrieving long term memory in the brain
  4. a method of examining learned information
Explanation
Answer: A - Introspection is a process of examining one’s thoughts and ideas.
Key Takeaway: Cognitive psychologists encourage their patients to examine their thoughts and ideas about different aspects of their lives. These exercises are designed to gain information about the person’s thinking processes. For example, a person who finds public speaking daunting would be encouraged to examine their thoughts before doing presentations. The goal is to uncover ideas such as ‘I will embarrass myself’ or ‘people won’t be interested in what I have to say’.
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