A major criticism of the social cognitive theory is that they

a. can't account for observational learning.
b. put too much emphasis on person variables.
c. can't explain trait development and self awareness.
d. claim behavior can be acquired in the absence of reinforcement.


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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illustrates: a. memory reconstruction b. procedural memory c. iconic memory d. cued recall

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A. CVA victims may not be immediately aware that anything is wrong. B. CVAs usually affect brain areas far from the point of origin. C. the gradual process of cell damage in the brain may go unnoticed for years. D. it is impossible for patients to recover brain functions damaged by a CVA.

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