Which One of the Following Statements Best Illustrates Social Cognitive

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best illustrates social cognitive theorists' notion of reciprocal causation?

• A)Students are more likely to imitate a behavior for which they have seen their peers being reinforced.
• B)Learning from a model can occur only if students are capable of performing the behavior they observe.
• C)Students are unlikely to exhibit a behavior for which they think they will be punished.
• D)The environment affects students' behavior, but their behavior also affects the environment they experience.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased activity in the central nervous system.

Evaluation Apprehension

The concern or anxiety individuals feel when they know they are being observed and evaluated by others.

Social Facilitation Effects

Describes how the presence of others enhances or improves an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks but can impair performance on complex or new tasks.

Distraction/Conflict Theory

A theory suggesting that the presence of distractions or conflicting stimuli during a task can lead to decreased performance due to divided attention.