In General, Social-Learning Theories Have

question 45

Multiple Choice

In general, social-learning theories have

• A) had little impact on the study of social-personality development
• B) produced a number of important clinical insights and practical applications
• C) helped developmentalists to better understand how natural environments influence development
• D) overemphasized interactions between genes and environment as an explanation of individual differences in development

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Definitions:

Empathic

The capacity to understand and share the feelings of another person, often leading to compassionate action.

Touch

The physical sensation perceived when something comes into contact with the skin, one of the five senses.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying messages and meanings without the use of spoken or written words, through facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Nervously

Exhibiting or characterized by anxiety, apprehension, or a lack of confidence.