Jesse robbed a store after watching a particularly violent movie.What would a cognitive psychologist attempt to determine in an effort to understand Jesse's behaviour?

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A cognitive psychologist would attempt to determine if the movie affected Jesse's thoughts and attitudes because cognitive psychology is concerned with understanding thought processes, including how people perceive, store, and retrieve information. This would include examining whether Jesse's exposure to violent media influenced his behavior. The other options (needing money, having relatives who are thieves, and having a happy childhood) may be relevant to understanding Jesse's behavior, but they are not directly related to cognitive psychology.

Jesse Robbed a Store After Watching a Particularly Violent Movie