Which of the Following Represents a Key Weakness of the Social

question 221

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a key weakness of the social cognitive perspective?

• A)The social cognitive perspective has very little empirical support.
• B)The social cognitive perspective focuses only on limited aspects of human personality.
• C)The social cognitive perspective is based upon clinical observations of a very small group of people, most of whom were being treated for psychological problems.
• D)Social cognitive concepts have little or no applicability to daily life.

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Definitions:

Cultural Variations

Differences in the customs, beliefs, and practices among various societies and ethnic groups.

Older Children

Refers to children who are in the later stages of childhood, typically from age seven onwards, approaching adolescence.

Social-dominance Hierarchies

A form of social structure observed in animals and humans where individuals are ranked linearly from the most to the least dominant, influencing access to resources and mating opportunities.

Controlling Aggression

Approaches or strategies aimed at managing or reducing hostile or violent behaviors.