Social Learning and Prosocial Behavior

Medium Unit 9: Social Psychology Aggression And Altruism

In the study of social psychology, particularly regarding aggression and altruism, researchers have explored various factors that influence human behaviors in social contexts. One significant theory is the Social Learning Theory, which posits that behaviors are learned through observation and imitation of others. Consider a group of children who witness their peers engaging in prosocial behavior, such as helping an injured classmate. Given this scenario, which of the following outcomes is most likely according to Social Learning Theory?

The children will not change their behavior regardless of what they see.

The children will begin to exhibit more aggressive behavior as they learn from violent media.

The children will ignore the prosocial behavior demonstrated by their peers.

The children are likely to imitate the helping behavior they observed.

The children will only help if they receive a reward for their actions.

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