From the Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory, Why Might Inner-City

question 39

Multiple Choice

From the perspective of social cognitive theory, why might inner-city African American students learn more from an African American model who grew up in a ghetto than from a model of a different race or background?

• A)Because the African American model is more likely to behave in a gender- appropriate manner
• B)Because the students are more likely to perceive the African American model as being competent
• C)Because the students are more likely to realize that the African American model has prestige
• D)Because the students will view the African American model's behavior as being applicable to their own situation

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