From a Social Cognitive Theory Perspective, Which One of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

From a social cognitive theory perspective, which one of the following children most clearly reflects a key ingredient of self-regulation as social cognitive theorists define it?

• A)Johanna remembers to do her chores so that she will get her weekly allowance.
• B)Chin is proud of the fact that he always keeps a promise.
• C)Sinead hopes she can stay awake during class because she knows she will be tested on the information being presented.
• D)Danny refrains from punching a classmate because he thinks his teacher might be watching.

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