Dr. Erkzine says that one of the shortcomings of social cognitive theory is that it is empirically based. What is your reaction to his criticism?
A. You agree and would add that there is more evidence supporting the psychodynamic theory.
B. Being experimentally based is actually a strength of social cognitive theory.
C. He may be right, but that is a mild problem of social cognitive theory.
D. You agree and add that another shortcoming is that the theory just focuses on environmental influences.
Answer: B
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