In Order for Social Learning to Take Place

question 93

Multiple Choice

In order for social learning to take place,

• A) tasks must be complex, so as to motivate the employee.
• B) the behavior being modeled must be intangible in nature.
• C) the employee must possess the physical attributes needed to perform the job.
• D) the employee need not perceive a direct cause-and-effect linkage.
• E) the employee must be physically present at the time of the demonstration.

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Definitions:

Asch Conformity Test

An experiment designed by Solomon Asch which demonstrates the power of conformity in groups, where individuals often agree with an incorrect majority opinion.

Visual Perception

The capacity to understand the nearby surroundings through the analysis of information found in visible light.

Natural Mimicry

The subconscious replication of another's behavior, expressions, or mannerisms, which can facilitate social connection and understanding.

Groupthink

A mental tendency in which the quest for consensus within a group making decisions surpasses an objective evaluation of other options.