Mom points to an object and tells her 2-year-old what it is. The baby then points and repeats the label. According to social cognitive theory, Mom serves as a _______ for the child to acquire language skills
a. reinforcer c. facilitator
b. model d. promoter
B
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Conception occurs when the
a. egg is released from the ovary. b. egg and sperm unite. c. fertilized egg makes its first division. d. embryo implants into the uterine lining.
A psychologist is discussing the concept of blocking in classical conditioning. Which statement is the best summary of this concept?
a) Prior CS-UCS associations can weaken new CS-UCS associations. b) Conditioned stimuli must be delivered in groups called blocks to be effective. c) Reducing auditory input will increase the strength of conditioning for most organisms. d) Putting trials together and allowing rest periods between the blocks results in stronger conditioning.
What four aspects of the actor influence impression formation?
a) prior information, presentation, demeanor, and quality of the information b) presentation, physical appearance, style and content of speech, and reputation c) reputation, presentation, nonverbal communication, and style and content of speech d) physical appearance, style and content of speech, nonverbal mannerisms, and prior information
Bandura speculated that a person evaluates a situation according to certain ______
a. feedback loops c. learned responses b. external cues d. internal expectancies