A Psychologist Attributes a Boy's Poor Social Skills to His

question 36

Multiple Choice

A psychologist attributes a boy's poor social skills to his lack of contact with children who model appropriate behavior. The psychologist is using which approach to personality?

• A) Humanistic
• B) Cognitive
• C) Behavioral/social learning
• D) Psychoanalytic

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Learning

A theory that suggests learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, influenced by both environmental and cognitive factors.

Mental Processes

Internal, covert activities of our minds, such as thinking, feeling, and remembering.

Human Learning

The process through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, behaviors, attitudes, or values.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in the context of discipline or behavioral modification.