Dave watches his brother climb a tall but brittle tree. When a branch snaps, Dave's brother falls out of the tree and breaks his leg. Dave thinks about this event often. Even though he is physically capable of climbing, he never climbs the tall, brittle tree. Which process best explains why Dave does not climb the tall but brittle tree?

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Blake Calhoun

25 July, 21:38

Dave watches his brother climb a tall but brittle tree. When a branch snaps, Dave's brother falls out of the tree and breaks his leg. Dave thinks about this event often. Even though he is physically capable of climbing, he never climbs the tall, brittle tree. Which process best explains why Dave does not climb the tall but brittle tree?

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Leslie Marquez · Answer 1

B. Dave has learned vicariously through his brother's experience.

Silvester · Answer 2

He is afraid

Explanation:

After he saw what happened to his brother, he learned form his brother's unfortunate experience and he is afraid that, if he climbs, he will break his leg too, even though he is physically capable of climbing the tree, he prefers not to do it to maintain his well-being.