(Scenario III) Suppose Bandura Was Contemplating Using a Survey to Assess

question 57

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(Scenario III) Suppose Bandura was contemplating using a survey to assess observational learning in children. The survey would be administered to parents who would respond to true-false statements such as "When I get angry my child also gets angry" and "During periods of stress my child is likely to stay calm if I remain calm." Based on your text, what would be a good argument to persuade Bandura against asking his research question in this way?

• A) Bandura's research question focuses on actual behavior.
• B) Parents may answer in a way that promotes social desirability, which may not be accurate.
• C) It is impossible for parents anticipate all potential future situations and know how they would respond to them.
• D) All of the above arguments may be used.

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