Bandura conducted a classic study known as the "Bobo" doll study. The term Bobo refers to
A) Bandura's pet name for the dog used in the study.
B) Bandura's loyal but strange assistant that carried out the study.
C) Bandura's nickname that his wife had given him.
D) the type of inflatable doll that was used in the study.
Answer: D
Rationale: In Bandura's classic study, groups of children watched an adult attack a "Bobo" doll, while another group of children watched adults who did not attack the doll. Children who watched adults attack the doll did likewise when given the opportunity, in some cases even imitating the specific attack methods used by the adults. The other children did not attack the doll.
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