The Primary Limitation of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The primary limitation of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is that

• A)It does not include vicarious learning.
• B)It is too focused on cognitions.
• C)It does not take peer group influences into consideration.
• D)It is unable to test for reciprocal determinism.

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