Asked by Marianne Jenkins on May 08, 2024

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Gurvinder is working on a research project that is trying to determine whether celebrity scandals increase the likelihood that average people will engage in the same scandalous behaviours.Which theoretical approach would Gurvinder base his hypothesis on

A)  Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory 
B)  Carl Jung's analytical theory 
C)  Carl Rogers's person-centred theory 
D)  Walter Mischel's person-situation approach

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory suggesting that people learn through observation, imitation, and modeling, incorporating the effects of behavior, environment, and cognition.

Analytical Theory

A framework or model that uses analysis to explain phenomena or solve problems.

Person-Centred Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of the individual's own perspective and innate self-healing process.

  • Assess the role of social cognitive theory in explaining personal evaluations, observational learning, and reciprocal determinism in personality and behavior.
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Malena QuesadaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasizes the importance of observational learning and modeling behavior. Therefore, Gurvinder's hypothesis that celebrity scandals could increase the likelihood of average people engaging in the same behavior is based on this theoretical approach.