The Text Notes That Bandura Has Criticized Theories of Learning

question 74

Multiple Choice

The text notes that Bandura has criticized theories of learning that place complete reliance on the concept of reinforcement for the following reason(s)

• A) They fail to account for complex behaviors that are immediately learned in their entirety.
• B) They fail to account for behaviors learned in the absence of rewards to the model or to the observer.
• C) They fail to account for the first appearance of behaviors weeks after they have been learned.
• D) All of the above are reasons.

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Definitions:

Assimilation Perspective

A viewpoint that emphasizes the process through which individuals or groups from different cultures come to adopt the norms and values of another culture, often the dominant one.

Adversity

Difficulties or misfortunes faced by an individual or group.

Dominant White Culture

Refers to the prevailing cultural practices, norms, beliefs, and values that are established and maintained by the majority white population in societies where racial and ethnic diversity exists.

Racial System

A societal classification scheme based on perceived physical or genetic differences of human populations, often leading to unequal treatment and opportunities.