One difficulty with the cognitive paradigm is
A)the origins of disordered cognitions are not explained.
B)too great a focus on the causes of disorders, at the expense of treatment.
C)it is overly reductionistic, relying solely on thoughts to explain behaviour.
D)despite its early promise, it has had little influence on the actual practice and research of psychologists.

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The cognitive paradigm offers explanations for how disordered cognitions may lead to psychopathology or mental disorders, but it does not delve into the origins of these disordered cognitions themselves.

One Difficulty with the Cognitive Paradigm Is