Imagine two students who both get a D on an important exam in a psychology class.One of them decides to study much harder,and on the next test she gets a significantly better grade.The other student concludes that he just isn't smart enough to do well in this class and,not surprisingly,he gets another D on the next exam.Even though both students were exposed to the same occurrence (both got a D on the first exam),their subsequent behaviours were very different as a result of their different thoughts and expectations.This example best illustrates the approach of which of the following?

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This example best illustrates the approach of cognitive behaviourism, which emphasizes the role of thoughts and expectations in shaping behaviour. The student who improved her grade likely changed her thoughts about her abilities and put in more effort, while the student who continued to get a D may have held on to negative thoughts and beliefs about his intelligence or ability to succeed.

Imagine Two Students Who Both Get a D on an Important