Explain what the Bo-Bo doll experiment was and how it was related to Bandura’s theory. What implications did Bandura’s findings have? How could these findings be applied to a real-world issue or problem?

What will be an ideal response?


Bo-Bo doll experiment: A randomized experimental group of children watched a video of adults acting aggressively toward a Bo-Bo doll (plastic blow-up doll), and a control group of children did not watch. The different groups were then sent to a room with a Bo-Bo doll in it. The experimental group mimicked the adult behavior they had seen by acting far more aggressively as compared with the control group. Bandura believed people learn behavior by watching others or mimicking (“monkey see, monkey do”). Applies to modeling and imitation not only for criminal behavior of individuals but also for the influence of television, movies, video games, etc. Students must come up with original examples.

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When an official takes a person into custody and holds the person for anywhere between a few hours to a few days to answer for a criminal charge, the official has conducted: a. a stop

b. a detention. c. a custodial arrest. d. imprisonment.

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The text explains that sentencing discrimination results when

a. mitigating or aggravating circumstances have a disproportionate effect on sentencing. b. disparities can be attributed to extralegal variables such as gender, race, or socioeconomic status. c. similar offenders receive dissimilar punishments. d. offenders who have committed dissimilar crimes receive similar punishments.

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Laws typically allow police officers to use force reasonably necessary to make an arrest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The __________ model of motivation emphasizes personal motives and values, and employs processes that support members' goals

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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