Which of the following is a cognitive theorist MOST likely to study?

A) How children confront and resolve developmental crises in their lives
B) How id, ego, and superego work together to form a healthy personality
C) How patterns of reinforcement and punishment promote learning
D) How children perceive and mentally represent the world

Cognitive Theorist

A psychologist or researcher who studies the mental processes involved in knowing, including aspects like perception, thinking, memory, and judgment.

Mental Representation

The mental imagery of things that are not currently seen or sensed by the sense organs; in other words, the ability of the mind to hold, process, or project images and ideas internally.

Developmental Crises

Periods of significant disruption or challenge during the process of growth that require an individual to adapt or face potential setbacks in development.