Question

question 9

stephanie sees her older brother get rewarded for doing his homework.

which of the following statements best describes how vicarious learning could affect stephanies own behavior?

there will be no effect on stephanies attitude toward her own homework.

stephanie is not going to do her homework because she doesnt like her sibling.

stephanie is less likely to do her homework in the future because she saw her brother get rewarded for it.

stephanie is more likely to do her homework in the future because she saw her brother get rewarded for it.

Explanation:

Define vicarious learning

Using the Social Learning Theory and Observational Learning knowledge points

Vicarious learning occurs when an observer's behavior is influenced by seeing the consequences (rewards or punishments) of another person's behavior.

Analyze the scenario

Using the Observational Learning knowledge point

Stephanie observes her older brother performing a behavior (doing homework) and receiving a positive consequence (being rewarded).

Determine the behavioral outcome

Using the Social Learning Theory knowledge point

Seeing a model rewarded for a behavior acts as vicarious reinforcement, which increases the likelihood that the observer will perform that same behavior. Therefore, Stephanie is more likely to do her homework in the future.

Answer:

• (A) There will be no effect on Stephanie's attitude toward her own homework.
• (B) Stephanie is not going to do her homework because she doesn't like her sibling.
• (C) Stephanie is less likely to do her homework in the future because she saw her brother get rewarded for it.
• (D) Stephanie is more likely to do her homework in the future because she saw her brother get rewarded for it. (Correct answer)