Social Learning Theory Arose to Correct Several Shortcomings of Orthodox

question 35

Multiple Choice

Social learning theory arose to correct several shortcomings of orthodox behaviorism; specifically social learning theorists argue that behaviorism ignores ________.

• A) personality, identity, and individualism
• B) motivation, thought, and cognition
• C) both positive and negative emotion
• D) goals, life stories, personality traits

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Definitions:

Recency Effect

The psychological phenomenon where the most recently presented information is remembered better than information presented earlier.

Eyewitness Memory

The recollection by individuals of events they have witnessed, significant in the context of legal trials and psychology due to its reliability and susceptibility to error.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Declarative Memory

The aspect of human memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as events, facts, and concepts.