From a social cognitive theory perspective, which one of the following children most clearly reflects a key ingredient of self-regulation as social cognitive theorists define it?
A)Anne does her chores so that she will get her weekly allowance.
B)Bob is proud of the fact that he always keeps a promise.
C)Carol hopes she can stay awake during class because she knows she will be tested on the information being presented.
D)Donald refrains from punching a classmate because he thinks his teacher might be watching.

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Bob's pride in keeping promises reflects self-regulation according to social cognitive theory because it shows internal standards and self-monitoring of behavior, which are key components of self-regulation.

From a Social Cognitive Theory Perspective, Which One of the Following