Arguments Are Often Comprised of Faulty Reasoning

question 16

Essay

Arguments are often comprised of faulty reasoning. Describe four different logical fallacies and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals acquire new behaviors, skills, or attitudes by watching others, particularly those they consider models.

Bobo Dolls

Inflatable dolls used in a series of experiments by psychologist Albert Bandura to study children's behavior after observing an adult model acting aggressively towards the doll.

Bandura

Albert Bandura is a psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, which describes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in personality development.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed.