Describe and Give Examples of the Two Types of Diffusion

question 68

Essay

Describe and give examples of the two types of diffusion curves discussed in the textbook.

Identify the impact of observers’ characteristics on their tendency to model behavior.

Comprehend the influence of positive and negative consequences on attention to modeled behavior.

Understand the basic concepts of modeling and observational learning as proposed by Bandura.

Recognize the importance of self-efficacy in human behavior and development.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.