Question

the cognitive revolution created an impetus for psychologists to focus their attention on better understanding

a. genetics and the evolutionary adaptations that underlie behavior
b. the mind and mental processes that underlie behavior
c. emotions and cultural norms that underlie emotional responses
d. stimulus - response and the instincts that underlie human reaction to pain

Explanation:

The cognitive revolution in psychology shifted focus from behavior - only study to understanding mental processes. It emphasized the role of the mind in behavior. Genetics and evolutionary adaptations (a) are more related to evolutionary psychology, emotions and cultural norms (c) are aspects of social and cultural psychology, and stimulus - response is more related to behaviorism. The cognitive revolution was about the mind and mental processes.

Answer:

B. the mind and mental processes that underlie behavior