Trudy Makes an Obscene Gesture in Class, and the Teacher

question 10

Multiple Choice

Trudy makes an obscene gesture in class, and the teacher punishes her severely. Other students in class observe both the gesture and the punishment. Based on social cognitive theory, what can we guess about what those other students have learned and how they are likely to behave in the future?

• A) They don't know how to make the gesture, but they know that the teacher will punish them severely for inappropriate behavior.
• B) They know how to make the gesture, but they are likely to forget it within a few days.
• C) They know how to make the gesture and are likely to make it in class in the future.
• D) They know how to make the gesture, but they are unlikely to make it in class.

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Definitions:

Post-only Design

An experimental design where measurements are taken only after the intervention, lacking a baseline measurement for comparison.

Time Series Design

A research design that involves observations of a particular variable or variables over a set period, allowing for the analysis of trends or changes over time.

Training Program

An organized course or set of courses designed to equip participants with specific skills or knowledge.

Time Series with Control Group

A research design that tracks changes over time with the inclusion of a control group to account for external variables, allowing for more accurate causal inferences.