Identify concepts from cognitive theory and information processing theory that relate to Dan's case study. Cite examples from his story to validate your points.

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Cognitive theory includes the idea of social learning, which applies to Dan in that he learned from his father and others in his culture that his perspective as the only male in his family should be respected and regarded as correct, and his beliefs and directives should be acquiesced to. He struggled to accommodate new experiences, preferring to use assimilation, which had led to some significant problems, like the ending of a relationship with his twice-tardy friend. Information processing theory sees different people as independent, objective entities, but Dan struggled to see his sister and mother this way. He saw their behavior as inherently irrational when they disagreed with him.

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