John, a manager, strongly believes that rewarding an employee can cause motivation and at the same time, the employee's thoughts and beliefs about the work and the organization also influence the employee's learning and motivation. Which learning theory supports John's understanding of motivation?
A) Cognitive
B) Social
C) Emotional
D) Constructive

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Social learning theory proposes that motivation results not only from direct experience of rewards and punishments but also from a person's thoughts and beliefs.

John, a Manager, Strongly Believes That Rewarding an Employee Can