Imagine a couple asking Albert Bandura for advice on how they should teach their young child to say "please" and "thank you." What would Bandura most likely suggest?

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Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in learning behavior. Therefore, he would likely suggest that the parents consistently model the desired behavior of saying "please" and "thank you" themselves in their interactions with others. This will increase the likelihood that the child will imitate the behavior and learn to use the phrases appropriately. Reinforcing any similar behavior by the child may also help to encourage the behavior. Negative reinforcement and withholding the requested item may not be as effective in promoting long-term behavior change. Simply modeling the behavior without providing any reinforcement or feedback may not be sufficient for the child to learn the behavior.

Imagine a Couple Asking Albert Bandura for Advice on How