Social Learning Theory States That If a Person Observes Someone

question 21

Multiple Choice

Social learning theory states that if a person observes someone else behaving aggressively, then the person observing the aggressive model will be more likely to behave aggressively. Ben behaves aggressively; therefore, he observed someone behaving aggressively. Is this argument valid?

• A) Yes, because it involves asserting the antecedent.
• B) Yes, because it involves asserting the consequent.
• C) No, because it involves asserting the antecedent
• D) No, because it involves asserting the consequent.

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