Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory Defines Verbal Persuasion as ________

question 49

Multiple Choice

Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines verbal persuasion as ________.

• A) potential energizing forces that can increase self-efficacy beliefs if the focus is directed to the task
• B) gaining knowledge by observing how others perform a task and then modeling one's own behavior in a similar manner
• C) statements from others that convince a person that he or she can successfully perform the task
• D) succeeding on a similar prior task and attributing that success to one's own capabilities rather than to luck or circumstances

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