Question

Jan walked into her friend Emily’s room for the very first time and immediately noticed that the print and color on the walls was similar to the style and color of clothing Emily usually wore to school. Which part of the social cognitive theory could address the reason Emily’s style and room are similar?
A. observational learning
B. reciprocal determinism
C. self-efficacy
D. response tendency

Answer 1

Answer:

Reciprocal determinism.

Explanation:

This is the theory set forth by psychologist Albert Bandura which states that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment. As in the example shown, Emily wanted to paint her room as the colors she wore at school in order to reflect her personality on that situation.