Which of the Following People Would Be Most Likely to Help

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be most likely to help Gita study for her history exam?

• A) Gita's older brother, who probably has nothing better to do that evening
• B) Gita's mother, who is excited about the unexpected bonus she just received
• From her employer
• C) Gita's father, who always points out how differently men and women think and act
• D) Gita's younger sister, whose boyfriend just canceled their date for the next

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle in behaviorism stating that responses followed by satisfaction will become more likely to occur, and those followed by discomfort will become less likely.

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning in which two stimuli are regularly paired; a response that is initially caused by the second stimulus is eventually caused by the first stimulus alone.

Bandura's Classic

Refers to Albert Bandura's classic social learning theory, which posits that people learn behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions through social observation and imitation.

Aggressively

In a manner that is forceful, assertive, or intent on dominating or achieving one's goals, sometimes implying a readiness to confront or attack.