Social Learning and Cognitive Theories Quiz

What is the key concept of Social Learning Theory?

• In learning, reinforcing is not required.

• Experience does not influence conduct; only heredity does.

• People can only learn from firsthand experience with their surroundings and families.

• Learning happens through example, mimicry, and perception.

What is the role of vicarious reinforcement in Social Learning Theory?

• The only way to learn is by direct trial and error.

• It doesn't influence conduct.

• People pick up knowledge by seeing how others get praised or penalized.

• Only via reinforcing and individual rewards can people learn.

Which of the following is NOT a process of observational learning in Bandura’s theory?

• Conditioning

• Motivation

• Retention

• Attention

Bandura’s Bobo Doll Experiment demonstrated that children are more likely to imitate behavior if:

• They are punished for copying behavior

• They see a stranger behaving aggressively and deliquently

• They are told not to imitate the behavior

• They observe an adult receiving a reward for that behavior

According to Bandura, self-efficacy refers to:

• A person’s ability to reinforce their own behaviors in a right time

• The ability to learn without observing others

• A person’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations

• The role of genetics in personality development

What is the main focus of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

• Modifying negative thought patterns to enhance feelings

• Avoiding all emotions to reduce distress

• punishing bad behavior in order to improve behavior and provide learning opportunities.

• Uncovering unconscious desires

Give an example of a cognitive distortion?

In Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, automatic thoughts are:

• Reasonable and carefully considered concepts

• Uncontrollable ideas that affect feelings and actions

• Forgotten recollections from childhood

• Random thoughts that have no impact on emotions and in the behavior.

What is cognitive restructuring in CBT?

• Motivating people to stay away from bad situations

• Using relaxation methods to lessen tension and worry

• Getting rid of all feelings in order to prevent the worry and distress that may cause depression

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  Changing habitual negative ideas to more reasonable and balanced ones

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

• Improve emotional regulation and problem-solving skills

• Examine the events of early childhood.

• Create coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress.

• Identify and change negative thought patterns