Explain the major points of Aker’s social learning theory.
Explain the major points of Aker’s social learning theory
Answer: [key points to be made]
*Behavior is learned through operant conditioning but learning takes place through social context with modeling and imitation
*Though learning can take place in nonsocial situations, social is primary
*Group reinforcers influenced by class, culture, subculture, gender, economic status
*Differential reinforcement is key as stimuli and contingencies for reinforcement vary across social situations
*Vicarious reinforcement also can occur, one can copy behavior of others that is reinforced
*Past schedules of reinforcements might come into play, although immediate reinforcement is strong predictor of a behavior
Objective: Compare and contrast Jeffery and Akers on the basic concepts of social learning theory
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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________ requires completion of 85 percent of the sentence before prisoners are eligiblefor release
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A person who possesses visual material that contains ___ or more identical visual depictions of child pornography is presumed to possess the material with intent to promote the material. An offense under this section is a 2nd degree felony.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 7