What views do behaviorists and social learning theorists have on the role of sociocultural influence on development?
What will be an ideal response?
Behaviorists believe that the mechanisms for learning are universal across cultures. However, social learning theorists have given the sociocultural context more emphasis by pointing out that technological advances in communications have expanded the opportunity for people to experience other cultures, and therefore expanded the opportunity for observational learning to occur.
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The most effective behavior therapy for tics is
a. massed negative practice. b. differential reinforcement. c. habit reversal. d. relaxation training.
Japanese school teachers and students are more likely than their American counterparts to believe that ________
a. the secret to doing well in mathematics is working hard. b. mathematical ability is innate and either you have it or you don't. c. lower standards are acceptable because children need time for exercise and play. d. small classes and high-technology resources are imperative for a quality education.
What are the advantages of group therapy over individual therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
In the United States, most teenage girls die in motor vehicle accidents or by natural causes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)