Observing a Family, Rather Than Relying on Self-Report, Can Highlight

question 158

Multiple Choice

Observing a family, rather than relying on self-report, can highlight the difference between a child's _______ and parents' _________.

• A)imagination; desire to look good
• B)desire to look good; actual behaviour
• C)perception; actual behaviour
• D)actual behaviour; perception

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory that emphasizes the influence of other people. Even without reinforcement, people learn via role models. (Also called observational learning.)

Learning Theory

A conceptual framework describing how information is absorbed, processed, and retained during learning.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Hypothesis

A specific prediction that can be tested, and proved or disproved.