A cognitive behaviorist would likely make which of the following statements?
A) "I can't predict behavior by looking at a person's feelings of competence."
B) "Human beings learn by doing."
C) "Human beings learn only when they are given concrete rewards."
D) "The best way to change behavior is to change people's thoughts."

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A cognitive behaviorist focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They believe that by changing a person's thoughts (cognitions), it is possible to change their behavior. Therefore, option D is the correct statement that a cognitive behaviorist would make. Option A is incorrect because a cognitive behaviorist would likely believe that beliefs and thoughts influence behavior. Option B is incorrect because while learning by doing is an important concept in cognitive behaviorism, it is not the only way that people learn. Option C is incorrect because cognitive behaviorists believe that behavior can be changed by altering thoughts and beliefs, not just by providing rewards.

A Cognitive Behaviorist Would Likely Make Which of the Following