Cognitive Theories Differ from Social Learning Theories in That Cognitive

question 52

Multiple Choice

Cognitive theories differ from social learning theories in that cognitive theories focus more on ______.

• A) the external forces that influence children's identities and behaviors
• B) individual level attitudes than group level stereotypes
• C) top-down processes rather than bottom-up processes
• D) the internal, mental changes children undergo as they understand their world

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Definitions:

Availability

The condition of being accessible or obtainable.

Private Resource

Resources owned by individuals or companies, not by the government or public institutions.

Incentives

Factors, monetary or non-monetary, that motivate individuals to perform actions that they might not otherwise choose to do.

Efficiently

Achieving a goal or producing output with the minimum amount of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort.