The cognitive perspective emphasizes the role of __________ that underlie behavior.

A) biological processes and heredity
B) choices that lead to growth and self-actualization
C) mental processes
D) the unconscious and early childhood experiences

The cognitive perspective is concerned with mental processes such as thinking, perception, attention, and memory that underlie behavior. It focuses on how people process information, solve problems, and make decisions. This perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding how people acquire, organize, and use information to guide their behavior.