A boy has once again forced himself to ask a girl out on a date,although deep down he doubts that she will say yes.According to Julian Rotter,how can the boy's doubts be best understood?

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Julian Rotter's social learning theory proposes that behavior is influenced by two main factors: expectancies and reinforcements. These expectancies are shaped by beliefs and past experiences. In this scenario, the boy's doubts about the girl saying yes reflect his underlying beliefs and past experiences with rejection or social interaction. Therefore, the best way to understand his doubts would be in terms of expectancies and beliefs (Choice B). Encodings (Choice A) refer to the interpretation of information, affects (Choice C) refer to emotions and feelings associated with the behavior, and competencies and self-regulatory plans (Choice D) refer to the skills and strategies required to carry out the behavior successfully, which do not seem to be the main focus of the scenario.

A Boy Has Once Again Forced Himself to Ask a Girl