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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.2
Why has Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory been criticized as an explanation for motivation?
It relies heavily on experimental evidence rather than real-world observations or case studies about human motivators.
It potentially understates the importance of biological factors influencing behavior and motivation levels.
The approach doesn't take into account individual differences in learning capabilities influencing our drives or ambitions effectively enough.
The theory fails to provide strategies for dealing with maladaptive cognitions affecting personal drive and aspirations.
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