It is a hot day and a child sprays you with a garden hose. You might react with amusement (and even thanks!) or considerable anger. The fact that one event can be interpreted in different ways is central to the ________ approach to therapy.
A) operant conditioning
B) classical conditioning
C) cognitive
D) sociocultural

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The cognitive approach to therapy emphasizes how individuals interpret and make meaning of events, which can lead to different emotional responses. In this scenario, the child spraying you with a garden hose could be interpreted as playful and harmless, leading to amusement or even gratitude, or as disrespectful and invasive, leading to anger.

It Is a Hot Day and a Child Sprays You