Only One of the Following Statements Describes an Accurate Comparison

question 51

Multiple Choice

Only one of the following statements describes an accurate comparison between behaviorist and social cognitive theories of learning.Which statement is accurate?

• A)Both perspectives ignore the role that thought processes play in learning.
• B)Only social cognitive theorists propose that reinforcement affects observers as well as the individuals actually being reinforced.
• C)Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists propose that punishment has little or no effect on behavior.
• D)Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists use the concept of extinction to explain what happens when a response is no longer reinforced.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Member

An individual who belongs to and identifies with a specific social group, sharing common interests, values, or characteristics with other members.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where a majority of group members privately reject a norm, but incorrectly assume that most others accept it, leading to a disconnect between beliefs and behaviors.

Social Responsibility Norm

A societal rule that people should help those who need assistance, without regard to future exchanges.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their internal qualities or personality traits rather than to external factors.