AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some colleagues use ‘facebook’ at work; no-one has mentioned anything about it as yet; other more conscientious colleagues also start to check their profiles too. This is an example of:
A
the observational effect
B
the eliciting effect
C
the inhibiting effect
D
the disinhibiting effect
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus from the above-mentioned points, it is clear that the experiential process is not included in the Social Cognitive Theory (observational learning) of Bandura. It focuses on external observable behaviour. This theory emphasizes that the environment is the prime factor in shaping an individual’s behaviour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus from above-mentioned points, it is clear that Preparation is not a component of Observational Learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Define Social Learning Theory. The theory suggests that humans learn social conduct through OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING, where individuals learn social norms through watching a model and replicating their behaviour-idea founded by Bandura.

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