According to Social-Learning Theory

question 184

Multiple Choice

According to social-learning theory

• A) we learn because of unconditioned reinforcement.
• B) we usually learn because we are classically conditioned by society.
• C) much human learning occurs because of imitation.
• D) operant conditioning is irrelevant for human learning.

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Definitions:

Functionalist Theory

A perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and processes that societies use to regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to cultural norms and laws.

Stratification Function

The role stratification plays in organizing society into hierarchical layers based on various criteria such as wealth, power, and social status, contributing to social cohesion and individual placement within society.

Sorting People

The process of categorizing individuals into groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, social class, etc., often leading to discrimination or preferential treatment.