Cognitive psychologists focus on studying how
A) our behaviors are influenced by genetics.
B) we acquire and process information to gain knowledge.
C) sensory information is registered by sensory receptors.
D) social influences shape behavior.

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Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, attention, language, memory and thinking. This field of psychology focuses on how individuals acquire and process information to gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Cognitive Psychologists Focus on Studying How