Social Learning Answers

Mirror neurons may assist in making observational learning possible.

Describe the processes necessary for social learning to occur.

A social learning theorist believes that cognition is __________.

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

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.

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?

When a model experiences a consequence, those watching the model experience __________.

What is the average amount of time an American spends consuming media in a week?

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.