Which of These Best Illustrates the Principles of Social-Cognitive Theory

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these best illustrates the principles of social-cognitive theory?

• A)Shelby misses her curfew by one hour and is grounded by her parents for one week,yet she continues to miss curfew.
• B)When Marla responds angrily to a request from her daughter Bess,Bess' sister Treva,who observed this response,decides she will wait a day or two before asking for a new stereo.
• C)Shea seeks advice from a chat forum on the internet about her recurring headaches.
• D)As a result of the role conflict between her parental responsibilities and her need for personal development,Irina decides to drop out of college for a semester.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Influences

Refer to external modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence itself, affecting how cells read genes.

Gene Expression

Gene Expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as proteins, influencing the traits and behavior of an organism.

Concordance Rates

A measure in genetics that indicates the likelihood of two related individuals (usually twins) both showing a particular trait or disorder.

Identical Twins

Twins that result from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics.