Mr Mitchell's Son Dennis Is a Menace

question 206

Multiple Choice

Mr. Mitchell's son Dennis is a menace. Dennis is cruel to animals and often shoplifts. In attempting to explain Dennis's morals, Mr. Mitchell says, "I think that his moral habits were learned by watching bad television shows." Mr. Mitchell's comments are best associated with the _____ view concerning moral behavior.

• A) psychodynamic
• B) Piagetian
• C) social learning theory
• D) cognitive developmental

---

Definitions:

Experimental Manipulation

An experimental technique that involves changing one variable to determine if there is an effect on another variable.

Persuasive Speech

A form of communication aimed at convincing the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent, leading them to make changes to reduce this discomfort.

Unhealthy Behaviors

Actions or habits that are detrimental to physical or mental health, such as smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise.