One Important Contribution of the Work of Albert Bandura Regarding

question 96

Multiple Choice

One important contribution of the work of Albert Bandura regarding modeling or observational
Learning is that

• A) much of our learned behavior depends upon our interactions with those around us.
• B) our learned behavior has much more to do with the types of consequences (reinforcements and punishments) of our actions than our interactions with those around us.
• C) it is impossible to learn behavioral patterns without observing those around us.
• D) learning acquired through observation is much more resistant to extinction than behavior acquired through classical or operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias where an individual attributes causes of accidents or misfortunes to external factors to avoid personal blame or fear of future negative events.

Bad Mouth

To speak negatively about someone or something, often in a disrespectful or slanderous manner.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of tension that occurs when an individual holds two conflicting thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or perceptions simultaneously.

Imbalance

A state of lack of equilibrium or proportion, in physical contexts, emotional states, or relationships.