Which of the Following Is Advocated by Bandura in His

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is advocated by Bandura in his social-cognitive theory?

• A) Most behavior is performed in the absence of external reinforcements and punishments.
• B) People can be induced through external reinforcements to perform just about any behavior.
• C) We can determine how people learn by observing the behavior of rats in controlled laboratory investigations.
• D) External forces are almost always more powerful than internal forces in determining behavior.

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Definitions:

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Innate

describes traits, behaviors, or abilities that are present from birth and not acquired through learning or experience.

Imprinting

A rapid form of learning occurring at a particular life stage wherein a young animal forms attachments to or preferences for specific objects or individuals.

Sensitive Period

A sensitive period is a specific time in an individual's development when they are more responsive to certain experiences or learning opportunities.