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laurencescou

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Identify various benefits that participation in extracurricular activities might have for young adolescents.
 
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Explain Jared's newly found interest in extracurricular activities using the concept of vicarious reinforcement.
 
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k.lashomb

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Following are examples of the potential benefits of extracurricular activities:
 They enable students to form new friendships with peers who have similar interests.
 They provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.
 They can enhance students' beliefs that they are important members of the school community and hence can enhance students' feelings of belonging to their school.
 Membership in valued extracurricular groups can contribute to a positive sense of self and help adolescents in their search for an adult identity.

Answer to Question 2

Jared sees how his friends are making friends through extracurricular activities, so he decides to participate in an extracurricular activity himself.


laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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