From the perspective of social cognitive theory, it is essential that we follow through with consequences that we have said will follow certain behaviors. Why is such follow-through important?
a. When expected reinforcement doesn't occur, students feel punished.
b. Vicarious reinforcement alone is a relatively ineffective means of changing behavior.
c. Students' self-efficacy is adversely affected if they don't receive reinforcement on a regular basis.
d. Students learn more quickly when they are reinforced intermittently rather than continuously.
Question 2
Which one of the following alternatives best describes vicarious reinforcement?
a. Anticipating future reinforcement
b. Receiving reinforcement after behaving inappropriately
c. Remembering reinforcement that one has previously received
d. Watching someone else receive reinforcement for a behavior
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