Author Question: Only one of the following statements describes an accurate comparison between behaviorist and social ... (Read 253 times)

stock · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Only one of the following statements describes an accurate comparison between behaviorist and social cognitive theories of learning. Which statement is accurate?

a. Both perspectives ignore the role that thought processes play in learning.
b. Only social cognitive theorists propose that reinforcement affects observers as well as the individuals actually being reinforced.
c. Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists propose that punishment has little or no effect on behavior.
d. Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists use the concept of extinction to explain what happens when a response is no longer reinforced.

Question 2

A number of assumptions underlie social cognitive theory. Describe three of these, and derive an implication of each one for classroom practice.

What will be an ideal response?

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

The textbook lists five assumptions underlying social cognitive theory:
People can learn by observing others.
Learning is an internal process that may or may not result in a behavior change.
Cognitive processes influence both learning and motivation.
People and their environments mutually influence each other.
Behavior becomes increasingly self-regulated.
The response should include at least three of these assumptions; each one should be accompanied by an appropriate implication.