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AP Psychology · 3.9 · Classroom testing

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Social, Cognitive, and Neurological Factors in Learning. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

3.9 / Social, Cognitive, and Neurological Factors in Learning

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Observational learning
Model
Imitation
Vicarious reinforcement

02 Build the explanation.

Who receives the consequence?. Build a vicarious-learning record.

  1. The observer checks sources more often
  2. Vicarious reinforcement is consistent with the record
  3. A peer demonstrates checking a source
  4. The peer receives praise
  5. The observer must personally receive the original praise
Model’s action
Model’s consequence
Observer’s later behavior
Interpretation
Original CLSM practice · Topic 3.9 · Student page 1 of 2

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. A study finds that students who watch a tutorial perform better, but students chose whether to watch. Which conclusion is justified?
  1. The tutorial definitely caused the difference
  2. Watching and performance are associated; selection differences remain possible
  3. The tutorial had no effect

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. A model resembles the learner in a relevant way. What is the most careful prediction?
  1. Similarity may affect attention or imitation, but does not guarantee it
  2. The learner must imitate every action
  3. Similarity proves identical abilities

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

What separates learning from performance in the examples?

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________