Asked by Alicia Petroelje on Jul 31, 2024

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According to social learning theory, reinforcement can occur

A) whether or not an adult is deliberately trying to influence a child's behavior.
B) only when an adult is deliberately trying to influence a child's behavior.
C) only within a child's home.
D) only when an adult intends to teach a lesson about gender to a child.

Social Learning Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn new behaviors through observing and imitating others, along with the influence of rewards and punishments.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a behavior is encouraged to occur more frequently by rewarding it or decreasing the likelihood of its occurrence with punishment.

  • Acquire knowledge about the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior according to the tenets of social learning theory.
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Zybrea KnightAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Social learning theory suggests that reinforcement can occur through observational learning, meaning children can learn from watching and imitating others, regardless of whether an adult is intentionally trying to influence their behavior or not.