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Who proposed the social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observation and imitation?

Albert Bandura

Explanation

Bandura emphasized the role of observation and imitation in his social learning theory.

What is the term used to describe learning by observing the behavior of others?

Observational learning

Explanation

Observational learning is learning by observing the behavior of others.

What is the term used to describe the process of learning through observation and imitation of the behavior of others?

Observational learning

Explanation

Observational learning is the process of learning through observing and imitating others.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of Bandura's social learning theory?

Memory

Explanation

Memory is not considered a key component in Bandura's social learning theory.

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of vicarious reinforcement?

Albert Bandura

Explanation

Albert Bandura is associated with the concept of vicarious reinforcement in his social learning theory.

What is the term for the process of learning new behaviors or information by watching others?

Observational learning

Explanation

Observational learning is the process of learning new behaviors or information by watching others.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary component for observational learning according to Bandura's social learning theory?

Punishment

Explanation

Punishment is not considered a necessary component for observational learning in Bandura's theory.

Which of the following is NOT a component of observational learning proposed by Bandura?

Reinforcement

Explanation

Reinforcement is not a component of Bandura's observational learning theory.

What term describes the phenomenon where the observer is more likely to imitate a model if the model is similar to the observer and has admired status?

Identification

Explanation

Identification refers to the observer's tendency to imitate a model similar to them and of admired status.

#10

In Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, children exposed to aggressive models were more likely to display aggressive behavior. What is this phenomenon called?

Modeling

Explanation

This phenomenon is known as modeling, where individuals imitate observed behavior.

#11

According to Bandura, which of the following factors influences an individual's self-efficacy beliefs?

All of the above

Explanation

Bandura suggested that various factors, including personal experiences, social persuasion, and emotional states, influence self-efficacy beliefs.

#12

Which of the following is a key factor influencing whether an observer imitates a model's behavior?

All of the above

Explanation

Various factors such as the characteristics of the model, the observer's cognitive processes, and the consequences of the behavior influence whether an observer imitates a model's behavior.

#13

Bandura's theory suggests that individuals are more likely to imitate behavior if they believe they can successfully perform it. What is this belief called?

Self-efficacy

Explanation

This belief is called self-efficacy, which refers to one's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

#14

Which theory proposes that individuals learn through observing others, retaining the observed information, and then reproducing it when appropriate?

Social learning theory

Explanation

Social learning theory proposes that individuals learn through observing others, retaining the observed information, and then reproducing it when appropriate.

#15

According to Bandura's social learning theory, what term describes an individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?

Self-efficacy

Explanation

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations.

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Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism suggests that behavior, environment, and personal factors influence each other bidirectionally. Which one of these is NOT part of the reciprocal determinism?

Genetic predispositions

Explanation

Genetic predispositions are not included in Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism.

#17

What term describes the process of an individual observing another person being rewarded or punished for a behavior, leading to the observer learning to perform or avoid that behavior?

Vicarious reinforcement

Explanation

Vicarious reinforcement is the process of learning through observing another person being rewarded or punished for a behavior, leading the observer to learn to perform or avoid that behavior.

#18

In Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, children who observed aggressive behavior were more likely to imitate it when they expected a reward. What is this phenomenon called?

Vicarious reinforcement

Explanation

This phenomenon is called vicarious reinforcement, where individuals learn by observing another person being rewarded or punished for a behavior.

#19

In Bandura's social cognitive theory, what term refers to the cognitive processes by which people perceive, evaluate, and regulate their own behavior?

Self-regulation

Explanation

Self-regulation refers to the cognitive processes by which people perceive, evaluate, and regulate their own behavior.

Observational Learning and Social Behavior Quiz

Who proposed the social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observation and imitation?

What is the term used to describe learning by observing the behavior of others?

What is the term used to describe the process of learning through observation and imitation of the behavior of others?

Which of the following is NOT a key component of Bandura's social learning theory?

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of vicarious reinforcement?

What is the term for the process of learning new behaviors or information by watching others?

Which of the following is NOT a necessary component for observational learning according to Bandura's social learning theory?

Which of the following is NOT a component of observational learning proposed by Bandura?

What term describes the phenomenon where the observer is more likely to imitate a model if the model is similar to the observer and has admired status?

In Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, children exposed to aggressive models were more likely to display aggressive behavior. What is this phenomenon called?

According to Bandura, which of the following factors influences an individual's self-efficacy beliefs?

Which of the following is a key factor influencing whether an observer imitates a model's behavior?

Bandura's theory suggests that individuals are more likely to imitate behavior if they believe they can successfully perform it. What is this belief called?

Which theory proposes that individuals learn through observing others, retaining the observed information, and then reproducing it when appropriate?

According to Bandura's social learning theory, what term describes an individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?

Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism suggests that behavior, environment, and personal factors influence each other bidirectionally. Which one of these is NOT part of the reciprocal determinism?

What term describes the process of an individual observing another person being rewarded or punished for a behavior, leading to the observer learning to perform or avoid that behavior?

In Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, children who observed aggressive behavior were more likely to imitate it when they expected a reward. What is this phenomenon called?

In Bandura's social cognitive theory, what term refers to the cognitive processes by which people perceive, evaluate, and regulate their own behavior?

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