When Anthony gets a test paper back on which he earned an "A," phrases like, "atta boy" and "good going" pop into his head, and he feels a sense of pride in his accomplishments. This illustrates the social learning concept of
A)the ego ideal.
B)self-reinforcement.
C)conditions of worth.
D)unconditional positive regard.

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Self-reinforcement is a concept from social learning theory where individuals reward themselves for reaching a goal or performing well, which is what Anthony is doing by mentally praising himself and feeling pride in his accomplishments.

When Anthony Gets a Test Paper Back on Which He