Question

Jana wants to decrease the frequency of some bad habits and increase the frequency of desirable behaviors. She should use some self-management techniques, such as thought stopping and covert sensitization, which are based on

Answer 1

Answer: Cognitive theory

Explanation: Cognitive theory suggests that the way we behave depends on how we process information and perceive it. Perception si dependant on cognitive patterns of interpratation based on what we were taught, what are our moral thoughts, etc.

In this case, thought stopping and covert sensitization are techniques based on this theory and help to change certain cognitive patterns in order to change behavior.