Who would most likely explain a child's maladaptive behavior by saying, "They probably saw some TV character do that"?
A) Blake, who is a behaviorist
B) Adam, who is a social learning theorist
C) Alicia, who is a Freudian theorist
D) Gwen, who is a Piagetian theorist

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Adam, as a social learning theorist, would likely attribute a child's maladaptive behavior to observational learning, which includes imitating behaviors seen on TV. Social learning theory emphasizes the role of observing and modeling the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others.

Who Would Most Likely Explain a Child's Maladaptive Behavior by Saying