The Theory That Development Emerges from Interactions with More Skilled

question 61

Multiple Choice

The theory that development emerges from interactions with more skilled people and the institutions and tools provided by the culture is:

• A)social information processing theory
• B)cognitive social learning theory
• C)sociocultural theory
• D)cognitive developmental theory

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Definitions:

Social-learning Theory

A theory suggesting that people learn new behaviors through observational learning, imitating the actions of others, especially if those actions are reinforced.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, part of behavioral psychology.

Classical Conditioning

A method of associative learning in which two stimuli are repeatedly correlated; eventually, the response initially due to the second stimulus is provoked by the first stimulus alone.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to perform actions effectively and achieve desired outcomes.