In Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory, behavior refers to ________.

A) actions that are internally motivated
B) anything an individual does that can be punished or rewarded
C) reactions that are externally motivated
D) actions that occur without conscious thought or intentionality

Social-Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the interplay between personal, behavioral, and environmental influences.

Punished

Subject to a penalty or sanction for an offense or wrongdoing.

Rewarded

The process or act of receiving a benefit, recognition, or reinforcement for one's actions or behavior, often used in the context of behaviorist theories of learning.