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What did behaviorists Neal Miller and John Dollard propose in 1941?
What did behaviorists Neal Miller and John Dollard propose in 1941?
- People imitate others to rebel against authority
- People imitate others to gain social approval
- People imitate others because they are reinforced for doing so (correct)
- People imitate others due to genetic predisposition
In social cognitive theory, what is generalized imitation as proposed by Miller and Dollard?
In social cognitive theory, what is generalized imitation as proposed by Miller and Dollard?
- Imitating without any reinforcement
- Imitating only in specific environments
- Imitating specific individuals
- Imitating becomes a habit (correct)
What is the role of cognition in learning, as per social cognitive theory?
What is the role of cognition in learning, as per social cognitive theory?
- Cognition has no impact on learning
- Cognition is only relevant in academic learning
- Cognition is irrelevant in observational learning
- Cognition plays important roles in learning (correct)
What distinguishes social cognitive theory from behaviorist views?
What distinguishes social cognitive theory from behaviorist views?
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According to social cognitive theory, how do people learn from observing others' behaviors?
According to social cognitive theory, how do people learn from observing others' behaviors?
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Social Cognitive Theory
- In 1941, behaviorists Neal Miller and John Dollard proposed a new approach that emphasized the role of cognition in learning.
Generalized Imitation
- Miller and Dollard proposed generalized imitation, which is the process of imitating a model's behavior across different situations and contexts.
Role of Cognition in Learning
- According to social cognitive theory, cognition plays a crucial role in learning, as it enables individuals to process information, form expectations, and develop motivation.
Distinction from Behaviorist Views
- Social cognitive theory distinguishes itself from behaviorist views by emphasizing the role of cognition and the observation of others' behaviors in learning.
Observational Learning
- Social cognitive theory suggests that people learn from observing others' behaviors, which can lead to the acquisition of new behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge.
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