Asked by Fanni Hudák on Jun 29, 2024

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According to Albert Bandura's (1965) study, in which of the following situations were children most likely to imitate aggressive behavior?

A) when the adult model was rewarded
B) when the adult model was punished
C) when no specific consequences followed
D) None of these answers is correct.

Albert Bandura

A renowned psychologist who proposed the social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observation and imitation in learning.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions or conducts that are hostile, harmful, or violent towards others, stemming from various psychological, environmental, or biological factors.

Rewarded

The process of receiving a benefit or positive outcome as a consequence of an action or behavior.

  • Comprehend the effects of reinforcement in behavior acquisition according to social learning theory.
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Zybrea KnightJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to Bandura's study, children were more likely to imitate aggressive behavior when the adult model was rewarded. This suggests that rewards can incentivize people to model and imitate aggressive behavior.