In Comparing the Views of Contemporary Social Learning Theorists with Those

question 68

Multiple Choice

In comparing the views of contemporary social learning theorists with those of behaviorists and trait theorists, the textbook's authors suggest that social learning theorists __________.

• A) are much more interested in cognitive processes than are behaviorists or trait theorists
• B) are like behaviorists in that they emphasize the role of situational factors in behavior
• C) are unlike trait theorists in that they place greater emphasis on the role played by learning in shaping personality
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Moderate Levels

refers to an intermediate or average intensity, degree, or extent of a particular factor or variable that is neither too high nor too low.

Decision-Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, involving judgment, evaluation, and the consideration of possible outcomes.

Opposing Interests

Situations or circumstances where the desires, objectives, or goals of two or more parties conflict with each other.

Conflict

A situation or process in which individuals or groups have opposing interests, values, beliefs, or perceptions, potentially leading to disagreement or confrontation.