Darla Has Noticed How Some of Her Friends Have Lost

question 50

Multiple Choice

Darla has noticed how some of her friends have lost weight and gotten trim by exercising 1-2 hours each day. However, she has no plans to imitate their behavior. What component of Bandura's model of observational learning will explain why Darla has not started a similar weight loss program?

• A) Darla's unconscious does not believe she can achieve the goal.
• B) Darla is not motivated nor does she have the desire to begin the program.
• C) Darla's self-esteem must first be addressed.
• D) Darla's unwillingness may be a sign of mental disorder.

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