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newbem

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Which theory best describes what happens when a child learns by imitating the actions of another person?
 
  A) Social learning theory
  B) Operant conditioning theory
  C) Classical conditioning theory
  D) Cognitive learning theory

Question 2

Peleki carefully watches how his mother uses her computer as she works. Later, he tries to imitate her actions with his own toy keyboard. This behavior is best explained by __________ theory of __________.
 
  A) Bandura's; social learning
  B) Piaget's; social learning
  C) Skinner's; operant conditioning
  D) Skinner's; cognitive development



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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