Fourteen-year-old Toby is observing the other teens in the lunchroom at her new school. According to Bandura's research, the likelihood that Toby will act similarly to the other teens increases if
A. she possesses a strong sense of self-esteem.
B. she believes that acting similarly to them will lead to positive results.
C. her parents have advised her to do what the other teens do.
D. rules of behavior are posted in the lunchroom
Ans: B. she believes that acting similarly to them will lead to positive results.
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