Social Learning Answers

Mirror neurons may assist in making observational learning possible.

A social learning theorist believes that cognition is __________.A.unimportant to explaining behavioral outcomes and processesB.one of the keys to understanding behavioral outcomesC.used only before conditioning takes placeD.capable of being directly observed, tested, and verified

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Read the following scenario: Young Kiki watches her father play baseball. This is the first time she has seen baseball being played. Her father swings his bat and hits the ball. Later, her father gives Kiki the bat. She swings at a baseball, but misses. Did observational learning occur? Explain why or why not. Young Kiki watches her father play baseball. This is the first time she has seen baseball being played. Her father swings his bat and hits the ball. Later, her father gives Kiki the bat. She swings at a baseball but misses. Using the basic processes in observational learning, explain whether or not observational learning occurred.

What is the average amount of time an American spends consuming media in a week?A.10 hoursB.18 hoursC.22 hoursD.28 hours

Some researchers claim that video games may be more influential on promoting violent behavior than television programs involving violence.

Explain how behaviors can be acquired through social learning.

When a model experiences a consequence, those watching the model experience __________.A.social consequencesB.modeled behaviorC.vicarious consequencesD.nothing

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Dave watches his brother climb a tall but brittle tree. When a branch snaps, Dave’s brother falls out of the tree and breaks his leg. Even though Dave is physically capable of climbing, he never climbs the tall, brittle tree.How would a social learning theorist describe Dave’s behavior?A.Dave has learned that his brother is not to be trusted. B.Dave has learned vicariously through his brother’s experience.C.Dave has experienced immediate personal reinforcement.D.Dave has experienced immediate personal punishment.

Which of the following accurately represents one of the outcomes of Bandura’s Bobo doll experiments?

Describe the processes necessary for social learning to occur.