The most recent revision of Albert Bandura's theory places such strong emphasis on how children think about themselves and other people that he calls it a(n) __________ rather than a(n) __________ approach.
A) observational learning; social-cognitive
B) social-cognitive; social learning
C) social learning; social-cognitive
D) social learning; observational learning

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Bandura's theory is now known as social-cognitive theory because it focuses on the ways that children's cognitive processes and their environment interact to shape their behavior, rather than solely focusing on observational learning. Choice A is incorrect because observational learning is a key component of Bandura's theory, but it is not the only aspect. Choice C and D are incorrect because while Bandura's theory emphasizes social learning, it also emphasizes cognitive processes and therefore should be referred to as social-cognitive rather than solely social learning.

The Most Recent Revision of Albert Bandura's Theory Places Such