Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates Social Cognitive

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples best illustrates social cognitive theorists' concept of personal agency in learning and behavior?

• A) After once being bitten by a German shepherd, Seth becomes extremely anxious every time he sees a large dog.
• B) Norah sits quietly in her history class, hoping that her teacher's lecture will somehow "sink in" and "stick" in her brain.
• C) In order to enhance his roller skating skills, Marvin enrolls in a roller skating class.
• D) Linda gets increasingly frustrated when she can't solve a complex math problem.

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