Dodge's social information processing theory involves a 5-step model that outlines how a child responds to a problematic event or situation. Which of the following represents a main step in that model?

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The five-step model in Dodge's social information processing theory includes (1) encoding social cues, (2) interpreting social cues, (3) clarifying goals and response options, (4) generating a response, and (5) enacting a response. Steps 2-4 involve evaluating a response, while step 1 is about encoding social cues. Therefore, the best choice is D - both evaluating a response and encoding social cues. A is incorrect because it refers to a parent's behaviour, which is not outlined as a step in the model.

Dodge's Social Information Processing Theory Involves a 5-Step Model That