Cognitive theories are assessed in terms of usefulness.

This posting addresses these inquiries: What are cognitive theories? Can someone pick one cognitive method and discuss the approach, skills, and technique used in the theory? What population would benefit from this cognitive method form of therapy?

Attention and cognition are explained briefly.

These questions are considered: 1. How do you define the concept of attention? 2. Can attention be consciously allocated to tasks? Why or why not? 3. What is the relationship between attention and cognition?

Language and Cognition

1. Language structure important in cognition, but is it really? For example, if a child said to you, “You, me, cookie, go now, hurry,” you would know what the child meant even though it is not grammatically correct, how is that possible? 2. How does language diversity impact the cognitive process? 3, How does language (gestures, symbols, vocalizations, written and drawn symbols) impact our ability to think and to develop a concept of self hood? Would we be able to complete cognitive functions without language?

Family system theory is included.

A brief list explains the positive and negative roles that rules (spoken and unspoken) play in the family system.

Family Systems Chart

When working with a family, what is the benefit of creating a family systems chart? How can the chart be utilized with the client?