(Scenario III) Suppose Bandura was contemplating using a survey to assess observational learning in children. The survey would be administered to parents who would respond to true-false statements such as "When I get angry my child also gets angry" and "During periods of stress my child is likely to stay calm if I remain calm." Based on your text, what would be a good argument to persuade Bandura against asking his research question in this way?
A) Bandura's research question focuses on actual behavior.
B) Parents may answer in a way that promotes social desirability, which may not be accurate.
C) It is impossible for parents anticipate all potential future situations and know how they would respond to them.
D) All of the above arguments may be used.

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All the options provided are valid arguments against using a survey in the described manner for Bandura's research question. Option A highlights that the research question is about actual behavior, which may not be accurately captured through self-report. Option B points out the issue of social desirability bias, where parents might answer in a way that they think looks better rather than truthfully. Option C suggests the limitation of parents' ability to predict or recall all relevant situations accurately.

(Scenario III) Suppose Bandura Was Contemplating Using a Survey to Assess