Rose was given a new computer by her children on her birthday. However, she has never turned it on, because she doesn't think she will be able to learn how to use it. How would Albert Bandura explain Rose's behavior?

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Albert Bandura's theory of self-efficacy suggests that people's beliefs in their ability to successfully perform a task significantly influences their behavior. In this case, Rose's lack of confidence in her ability to learn how to use a computer is likely leading her to avoid attempting to turn it on.

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