Question

2 - social learning theory
learning objective: apply concepts of social learning theory to work.
a child sees their parents argue and yell at each other.
which of the following statements best describes how social learning theory could be used to predict what the child is learning?
a.) the child is learning that their parents are unhappy.
b.) the child is learning that they should avoid their parents.
c.) the child is learning that it is not okay to argue and yell.
d.) the child is learning that arguing and yelling is an acceptable way to resolve conflict.

Explanation:

Define Social Learning Theory

Using the Social Cognitive Theory knowledge point
Social Learning Theory, formulated by Albert Bandura, posits that people learn behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions by observing and imitating the actions of others (models).

Analyze the scenario

The child observes their parents (who serve as primary role models) arguing and yelling at each other. According to observational learning, the child is likely to model this behavior.

Evaluate the options

• Option a: Focuses on internal emotional states rather than learned behavioral patterns.
• Option b: Suggests avoidance, which is not the primary prediction of observational modeling in this context.
• Option c: Suggests the child learns a negative rule, but observational learning predicts the child will acquire the observed behavior itself.
• Option d: Correctly identifies that by observing their parents use arguing and yelling to handle conflict, the child learns to view this behavior as an acceptable or standard method for conflict resolution.

Answer:

• a.) The child is learning that their parents are unhappy.
• b.) The child is learning that they should avoid their parents.
• c.) The child is learning that it is not okay to argue and yell.
• d.) The child is learning that arguing and yelling is an acceptable way to resolve conflict. (Correct answer)