Which of the Following Is NOT a Way in Which

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way in which Congress can exercise oversight?

• A) individual constituency case work
• B) committee hearings and investigations
• C) budgeting process
• D) government agencies such as the GAO and the CBO
• E) having members of Congress work part-time for a particular agency that is struggling to meet the demands Congress has placed on it

Describe the modeling process and its impact on behavior acquisition and modification.

Distinguish the types of reinforcements in social learning theory, including vicarious reinforcement.

Relate self-efficacy to physical appearance and societal interactions.

Explain the processes involved in observational learning and the development of self-regulation.

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used.

Representative Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves making judgments based on how well something matches existing prototypes or stereotypes in our minds.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a solution that is good enough rather than perfect.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, often by associating it with familiar items or concepts.