Question

Sharon knows that Kathy frequently completes her assignments long after they are due. She has noticed that their teacher willingly accepts Kathy's late assignments because Kathy always has a creative excuse for turning them in late. Sharon begins to do the same thing, she turns in assignments past the due date and makes up excuses for why she is late. Sharon's increase in excuse-making is due to:

a. Shaping and intrinsic reinforcement.
b. An increase in self-reinforcement.
c. A decrease in self-regulation.
d. Modeling and vicarious reinforcement.

Answer 1

Sharon's increase in excuse-making for turning in assignments late is due to modeling and vicarious reinforcement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The increase in Sharon's excuse-making for turning in assignments late is likely due to modeling and vicarious reinforcement. Sharon observed and learned from Kathy's behavior of successfully turning in late assignments with creative excuses. She then imitated Kathy's behavior and began using similar excuses to turn in her assignments late, expecting similar positive outcomes.