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?

<p>Children are more likely to imitate behavior they witness being reinforced. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are mental images in the context of cognition?

<p>Objects or events with a picturelike quality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cognition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is divergent thinking primarily associated with?

<p>Creativity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Specific intelligence (s factor) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creative people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reasoning and problem-solving abilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sternberg's theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Success in life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acquiring knowledge and skills through experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered Classical Conditioning?

<p>Ivan Pavlov (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Involuntary response to the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Presence of the Unconditioned Response in every trial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Classical Conditioning involve learning to do?

<p>Make an involuntary response to a neutral stimulus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ivan Pavlov (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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