Social Cognitive Theory Provides Several Important Principles to Help Us

question 69

Multiple Choice

Social cognitive theory provides several important principles to help us understand moral behavior of children.Which one of the following is NOT one of those principles?

• A)Moral behavior is always influenced by the situation.
• B)Self-control is evidenced by the child's ability to delay gratification.
• C)Punishment will always increase modeling of moral behavior.
• D)Cognitive factors are important in the development of self-control.

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchy

A social organizing principle where individuals within a group are ranked relative to each other in terms of authority, status, and access to resources.

Socio-Economic Status

An individual or group's position within a hierarchical social structure, which is determined by their income, education, occupation, and social network.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and expanding air passages of the lungs.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, playing a key role in attention and reactions to stress.