Two boys are fighting on school grounds. Fighting is against ...

[genevieve1028]

Two boys are fighting on school grounds. Fighting is against school rules, and the boys know this. Even so, a teacher who sees them lets them continue to fight rather than punishing them for doing so. From the perspective of social cognitive theory, these boys will be:
 
  a. Less likely to fight in the future
  b. More likely to fight in the future
  c. Likely to feel guilty when they stop fighting
  d. Likely to imitate more appropriate social behaviors on future occasions

Question 2

Which one of the following examples best illustrates social cognitive theorists' concept of personal agency in learning and behavior?
 
  a. After once being bitten by a German shepherd, Seth becomes extremely anxious every time he sees a large dog.
  b. Norah sits quietly in her history class, hoping that her teacher's lecture will somehow sink in and stick in her brain.
  c. In order to enhance his roller skating skills, Marvin enrolls in a roller skating class.
  d. Linda gets increasingly frustrated when she can't solve a complex math problem.

[Smiles0805]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

[genevieve1028]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Animal_Goddess]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it