Bandura was right. Imitative learning does seem to work. While correlation does not necessarily indicate causation, what other explanation could there possibly be for the recent spread of this incredibly stupid activity?
Wang, A. et al. Neurological injuries from car surfing. J Neurosurg: Pediatrics / July 17, 2009 [free] http://thejns.org/doi/pdf/10.3171/2009.4.PEDS08474 Duhaime, A. Editorial: Imitation, immaturity, and injury.J Neurosurg: Pediatrics / July 17, 2009 [and see author's reply] [free] http://thejns.org/doi/pdf/10.3171/2009.5.PEDS09209 Less technical news report: Popular Culture May Depict Car Surfing As Cool -- Journal Article Uncovers The Truth About This Potentially Deadly Activity ScienceDaily (July 19, 2009) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090717174015.htm Recent local news demonstrating that stupidity is not restricted to the young: http://tinyurl.com/nnwp8a Stephen ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen L. Black, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Emeritus Bishop's University e-mail: [email protected] 2600 College St. Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z7 Canada Subscribe to discussion list (TIPS) for the teaching of psychology at http://flightline.highline.edu/sfrantz/tips/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
