Gary is depressed and unenthusiastic about his classes and worries that he has chosen the wrong major. At the suggestion of a friend, he goes to see a therapist. To his surprise, Dr. Takeri is not interested in Gary's relationship with his mother, his family history, or anything else about Gary's past. Instead, Dr. Takeri focuses on what Gary is currently thinking and how he interprets those thoughts. Dr. Takeri conducts therapy from a _________________ perspective.
A)psychoanalytic
B)behaviourist
C)humanistic
D)cognitive
E)functionalist

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Dr. Takeri's focus on Gary's current thinking and interpretations aligns with the cognitive perspective, which emphasizes the role of mental processes in understanding behavior.

Gary Is Depressed and Unenthusiastic About His Classes and Worries