Bandura maintained that observational learning has two advantages over other forms of learning. One is that a new response may be added through imitation of a model. A second advantage is that
a. observational learning is possible at any age, while other learning is not.
b. the child need not be reinforced to learn the behavior.
c. only positive behaviors are acquired though observation.
d. it eliminates the need for punishment.
B
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Which is a common challenge to Piaget's theory?
a. It failed to distinguish between competence and performance. b. It overestimated young minds. c. It placed too much emphasis on explaining development rather than describing development. d. It overemphasized the role of social influence on cognitive development.
A child's primary goal is to satisfy desires associated with innate biological needs. This statement is characteristic of the theory of:
A. Sigmund Freud B. Jean Piaget C. Erik Erikson D. Albert Bandura
Despite Daniel Tammet's incredible memory, he struggled with:
A. recalling birthdates B. learning simple mathematics C. recalling strings of numbers D. using associations to store information
One of the influences that has been associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is
A. a history of child abuse or neglect. B. a developmental delay for major milestones (i.e., walking, talking). C. parental alcoholism. D. deficits in neurotransmitter circuits involving dopamine.