When a Child's Behavior Is Rewarded with Praise and Affirmation

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a child's behavior is rewarded with praise and affirmation, the child learns that behavior will be received positively. Which theoretical perspective helps explain this?

• A) social construction theory
• B) social learning theory
• C) social essentialist theory
• D) social gender identity theory

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Definitions:

Policy Advocate

An individual or group actively working to influence political, economic, or social policy decisions in favor of a particular cause or outcome.

Central Goals

The primary objectives that guide the actions and initiatives of an individual, group, or organization.

Agency

The capacity of individuals or groups to act independently and make their own free choices, impacting their lives and the world around them.

Force Field Analysis

A management technique developed by Kurt Lewin, used to identify the forces that support or oppose a particular decision or change.