Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

The cognitive perspective focuses on the mental processes and functions involved in thinking, learning, and memory. This includes analyzing how thoughts, perceptions, and memories influence behavior and decision-making. Emotions and behavior are also studied, but they are secondary to understanding how thoughts and mental processes drive behavior. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not encompass the main focus of study in the cognitive perspective.