Ten-year-old Tisha,a fifth grader,cheated on a test.According to the social-cognitive approach,she is more likely than are others to:
A)tell lies.
B)engage in shoplifting when she enters adolescence.
C)steal money from her mother's pocketbook.
D)cheat on a subsequent test.

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According to the social-cognitive approach, individuals are more likely to repeat behaviors that have been reinforced or rewarded in the past. Since Tisha was not caught or punished for cheating on the test, she may view it as a successful way to achieve her desired outcome (i.e. a good grade). Therefore, she is more likely to cheat on a subsequent test as it has been reinforced as a successful behavior. Option A, B, and C are not supported by the information given and are not necessarily linked to Tisha's behavior.

Ten-Year-Old Tisha,a Fifth Grader,cheated on a Test