Explain Social Learning Theory

question 173

Essay

Explain social learning theory. Where does it come from, and what does it emphasize? Then describe the concept of modeling and indicate at least three reasons that a model is likely to be copied.

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Definitions:

Hemophiliac Male

A male individual with hemophilia, a genetic disorder that impairs the blood's ability to clot, leading to prolonged bleeding from minor injuries.

Nondisjunction

An error in cell division that results in daughter cells with abnormal numbers of chromosomes.

Zygote Combinations

Describes the various genetic outcomes possible when gametes merge during fertilization to form a zygote.

Linkage Group

is a group of genes on a chromosome that tend to be inherited together, due to their physical proximity to each other.