Barclay is getting ready for a date with someone new. Before he leaves his apartment, he decides to smoke some marijuana, which he believes helps him to be more charming and interesting. Which theoretical perspective best explains Barclay's actions?

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The cognitive perspective focuses on how people perceive, think, and solve problems. Barclay's belief that marijuana makes him more charming and interesting is a cognitive process, as it involves his thoughts and perceptions about the effects of marijuana on his behavior.

Barclay Is Getting Ready for a Date with Someone New