According to Social Cognitive Theorists, Reinforcement Affects Learning Because It

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to social cognitive theorists, reinforcement affects learning because it:

• A)encourages students to pay attention.
• B)reduces the likelihood of punishment.
• C)strengthens stimulus-response connections.
• D)makes students feel good, thereby eliminating any emotions that might interfere with the learning process.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Design

A research design that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to examine relationships between variables.

Observational Study

A research method involving the collection of data without interference with the subjects’ natural environment.

Case-control

A type of observational study that compares individuals with a specific condition (cases) to those without the condition (controls) to identify potential risk factors.

Retrospective

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.