Cognitive Learning Theories: Social Cognitive Theory vs. Behavioral Cognitive Theory

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What does the Social Cognitive Theory argue?

Learning is inherently social, occurring within a social context. (correct)

Learning is determined by a person's thoughts.

Learning is a solitary process.

Observational learning is the only way people learn.

Which theory suggests that a person's thoughts determine their actions and feelings?

Social Cognitive Theory

Classical Conditioning Theory

Behavioral Cognitive Theory (correct)

Observational Learning Theory

What is observational learning?

Learning through auditory channels only.

Learning of new behavior through watching the actions of a model. (correct)

Learning by reading books.

Learning through personal experience only.

What did the Bobo Doll Experiment demonstrate?

Children are more likely to imitate behavior they witness being reinforced. Signup and view all the answers

What are mental images in the context of cognition?

Objects or events with a picturelike quality. Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves organizing, storing, and processing information in the brain?

Cognition Signup and view all the answers

What is divergent thinking primarily associated with?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intelligence includes task-specific abilities in certain areas like music or art?

Specific intelligence (s factor) Signup and view all the answers

What type of people are noted for being unafraid to be different and valuing their independence?

Creative people Signup and view all the answers

According to Spearman, what does general intelligence (g factor) primarily involve?

Reasoning and problem-solving abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of intelligence proposes three distinct types: analytical, creative, and practical?

Sternberg's theory Signup and view all the answers

What is emotional intelligence believed to strongly influence in an individual's life?

Success in life Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of learning, according to the text?

Acquiring knowledge and skills through experience Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered Classical Conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov Signup and view all the answers

What is the Unconditioned Response (UCR) in Classical Conditioning?

Involuntary response to the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key element for conditioning to occur?

Presence of the Unconditioned Response in every trial Signup and view all the answers

What does Classical Conditioning involve learning to do?

Make an involuntary response to a neutral stimulus Signup and view all the answers

Who noticed that dogs salivated when food was given, leading to the discovery of Classical Conditioning?