Question

A key assumption of social cognitive theory is that people desire "to control the events that after their lives" and to perceive themselves as ____________."

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Although the question doesn't include options, we can say the following.

A key assumption of social cognitive theory is that people desire "to control the events that after their lives" and to perceive themselves as Agents.

This theory says that the process of learning happens in the context of a dynamic society in which institutions and individuals interact with each other through their behaviors and with the environment. This theory also studies the external and internal reinforcing of social influence on individuals. People have behaviors that interact with other people under the influence of these social structures.