Rosalind is an impulsive child who seldom waits for her turn when playing with other children. Rosalind's father is also an impulsive individual who often seems to act before he thinks. Which theorist would most likely suggest that Rosalind has learned to be impulsive from watching her father?

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Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the importance of observational learning, role models, and reinforcement in shaping behavior. In this case, Rosalind may have learned impulsivity by watching her impulsive father and seeing his behavior reinforced in various ways.

Rosalind Is an Impulsive Child Who Seldom Waits for Her