Rotter’s social learning theory is based on the principle that
A. people are inherently selfish.
B. people are motivated by morality.
C. people are motivated to seek reinforcement and avoid punishment.
D. people are motivated by society.
people are motivated to seek reinforcement and avoid punishment
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