Assignment 2: Discussion—The Cognitive-Affective Processing Systems (CAPS) Approach In the last few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in research focusing on the brain-behavior relationsh

Cognitive-Affective Processing System (CAPS)

Selected Topic:

Select either of the following topics:

• Mental toughness

• Performance anxiety

Overview: In 2–4 sentences, provide a brief overview of the specific situation you are discussing. You may want to include information such as your age at the time and the events surrounding the example of mental toughness or performance anxiety.

Apply the following CAPS components to your selected example:

1. Encodings:

1. Expectancies and beliefs:

1. Goals and values:

1. Affects:

1. Competencies and self-regulation skills:

Reflection:

Consider the following when reflecting on your usage of the CAPS model:

• What are your thoughts on using the CAPS model as a framework for conceptualizing the scenario you provided?

• How might you be able to apply this to a client or situation within your current or future career?