Compare and contrast sociocultural theory and social learning theory. Discuss how the two theories differ from each other even though their names sound similar
What will be an ideal response
Sociocultural theory is a newer theory proposed by Lev Vygotsky that asserts people learn through
the interaction between people and their environment. Social learning theory is part of a grand theory,
behaviorism, where people learn through observing others. Sociocultural theory stresses interaction
whereas social learning theory stresses observation.
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a. Do everything possible to help Pablo avoid the acceptance stage, since this stage represents giving up hope. b. Ignore Pablo's depressive state, and make efforts to cheer him up. c. Respond back to Pablo's expressions of anger. d. Understand the stages, and help Pablo attain a state of final acceptance. e. Help Pablo think of ways to bargain, since this will keep his mind off of his pending death.
Which of the following is most closely associated with implicit memory?
a. The self-reference effect b. The propaganda effect c. Release from proactive inhibition d. Encoding specificity
Treatment of the common cold is a form of
a. cure-oriented care b. palliative care c. chronic care d. a futile enterprise e. long-term care
The gill withdrawal reflex in Aplysia is controlled by neurons in the
A. brain. B. buccal ganglia. C. pedal ganglia. D. abdominal ganglia.