A Major Criticism of the Social Cognitive Theory Is That

question 14

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of the social cognitive theory is that they

• A)can't account for observational learning.
• B)put too much emphasis on person variables.
• C)can't explain trait development and self awareness.
• D)claim behavior can be acquired in the absence of reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback System

A regulatory system in which a change in some steady state triggers a response that counteracts, or reverses, the change, restoring homeostasis (e.g., how mammals maintain body temperature). Compare with positive feedback system.

Integrator

In homeostasis, a control center.

Effector

(1) A muscle or gland that contracts or secretes in direct response to nerve impulses. (2) In homeostasis, an organ or process that helps restore a steady state.

Set Point

A normal condition maintained by homeostatic mechanisms.