Danny's Mother Is Even-Tempered, Fair, and Tactful

question 63

Multiple Choice

Danny's mother is even-tempered, fair, and tactful. Seeing this, Danny is growing up to be a polite, good-natured boy too. This imitation or modeling of behavior mirrors the concept of ________ in Bandura's social cognitive theory.

• A) operant conditioning
• B) observational learning
• C) salient stimuli
• D) classical conditioning

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

A pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat, which are part of the immune system and help to defend the body from infection.

Thymus Gland

An organ in the upper chest that develops T-cells for the immune system; it gradually shrinks after puberty.

Cervical Region

The section of the spine located in the neck, consisting of the first seven vertebrae.

Anterior To The Trachea

This refers to structures located in front of the trachea, typically in the context of anatomical positioning.