One Difference Between Skinner's Operant Conditioning and Bandura's Social Cognitive

question 12

Multiple Choice

One difference between Skinner's operant conditioning and Bandura's social cognitive theory is that

• A)Bandura believes children play an active role in their own development while Skinner sees them as being passively shaped by the environment.
• B)Skinner views reinforcement and punishment as being important while Bandura does not.
• C)Skinner believes that self-efficacy influences behaviour while Bandura does not.
• D)Bandura emphasizes rewards and punishment while Skinner does not.

Comprehend the conceptual framework behind internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV) calculations.

Understand the concept of gene flow and its role in preventing species from evolving into separate entities.

Comprehend the mechanisms and examples of genetic drift, specifically founder effects.

Grasp the characteristics and implications of specific genetic disorders, such as sickle-cell anemia.

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Definitions:

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Attempts by a company to acquire another company against the wishes of the target company's management and board of directors.

Poison Pills

Strategies used by companies to deter unwanted takeover bids by making the company less attractive to the potential acquirer.

Golden Parachutes

Payments made to executives who are forced out when a merger takes place.

Common Share Price

The market value of a single share of a company's common stock, reflecting what investors are willing to pay for it on the stock exchange.