What is the major position of the social-cognitive learning theory?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points:
• The major position of social cognitive learning theory is the idea of observational learning.
• Behavior does not need to be experienced to be learned.
• Modeling of behaviors influences learning (both positive and negative behaviors)
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