Which of these best illustrates the principles of social-cognitive theory?
A)Shelby misses her curfew by one hour and is grounded by her parents for one week,yet she continues to miss curfew.
B)When Marla responds angrily to a request from her daughter Bess,Bess' sister Treva,who observed this response,decides she will wait a day or two before asking for a new stereo.
C)Shea seeks advice from a chat forum on the internet about her recurring headaches.
D)As a result of the role conflict between her parental responsibilities and her need for personal development,Irina decides to drop out of college for a semester.

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Social-cognitive theory emphasizes the role of observation, imitation, and modeling in learning new behaviors. In this scenario, Treva observed her sister's angry response and decided to adjust her own behavior accordingly. This demonstrates the principles of social-cognitive theory in action. The other options do not relate as closely to this theory. A relates more to behaviorism, C relates more to cognitive theory, and D relates more to conflict theory.

Which of These Best Illustrates the Principles of Social-Cognitive Theory