Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main difference between traditional behaviorism and social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

Traditional behaviorism focuses on observable behavior, while social cognitive theory incorporates mental processes and observational learning.

Question 2

According to Bandura’s Bobo Doll studies, what was the most significant finding regarding children’s imitation of aggressive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Children imitated aggressive behavior even without direct reinforcement, demonstrating learning through observation.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the four conditions necessary for learning via modeling according to social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement

Question 4

A student observes a peer being praised for raising their hand in class and then begins to raise their own hand more often. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Vicarious reinforcement

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'learning without performance' as described in social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A student knows how to solve a math problem but does not demonstrate it until offered a reward.

Question 6

Which of the following is a source of self-efficacy according to Bandura?

Accepted Answer

Mastery experiences (performance outcomes)

Question 7

A child learns to play a new game by watching a sibling, even though they have never played it before. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Learning a new behavior through modeling

Question 8

Which of the following models is MOST likely to be imitated according to social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A model who is similar to the observer and demonstrates relevant, competent behavior

Question 9

In the context of social cognitive theory, what is the 'black box' metaphor used to illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The unknown processes between stimulus and response, emphasizing the role of mental processes in learning

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between observed behavior, reinforcement, and performance in social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

$Observed\ Behavior + Reinforcement \rightarrow Performance$

Question 11

A student sees a peer punished for cheating and decides not to cheat on the next test. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Vicarious punishment leading to inhibition

Question 12

Which of the following best describes self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A situation-specific belief in one’s ability to succeed in a particular task

Question 13

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates 'natural consequences' as a way modeling increases behavior?

Accepted Answer

A student copies a peer’s study technique and receives a higher grade as a result.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of response facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A student who already helps others begins to help in new ways after seeing a peer help.

Question 15

A teacher demonstrates a new math strategy, and a student pays close attention but does not try it until later. Which condition for modeling is the student currently demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Attention

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why children in the Bobo Doll study imitated aggressive behaviors even when the model was not present?

Accepted Answer

They had learned the behavior through observation and retained it for later use.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a source of self-efficacy according to Bandura?

Accepted Answer

Innate intelligence

Question 18

A child observes a parent using polite language and begins to use similar language with others. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the role of consequences in social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

Consequences influence whether a learned behavior is performed, but learning can occur without them.

Question 20

A student feels confident about their ability to give a speech after watching a classmate succeed. Which source of self-efficacy is this?

Accepted Answer

Vicarious experience

Social Cognitive Theory: Observational Learning and Modeling

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