According to Social Learning Theory, If a Child Repeatedly Watches

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to social learning theory, if a child repeatedly watches his father hit his mother, and never sees his father punished for this behavior, what is likely to happen?

• A) the child will be conditioned to fear his father
• B) the child will eventually be abusive towards others
• C) the child will never be abusive towards others
• D) the child will blame his mother for her suffering

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