One of the Most Important Elements in Copying a Behavior

question 106

Multiple Choice

One of the most important elements in copying a behavior is having a reason to repeat the observed action. Bandura referred to this as:

• A) presence of a model.
• B) accessible format.
• C) ability to reproduce the action.
• D) motivation for reproducing.

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Definitions:

Commons Dilemma

A situation in shared-resource systems where individual users acting independently according to their own self-interest behave contrary to the common good of all users by depleting or spoiling that resource.

Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Kitty Genovese

An American woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became influential in the study of the bystander effect and social psychology.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A scenario in game theory where two individuals acting in their self-interest do not result in the optimal outcome for either party.