Behaviorism and social learning theory have been criticized for
A) overemphasizing the plasticity of cognitive development.
B) underestimating people's contributions to their own development.
C) granting children and adults too active of a role in their own learning.
D) offering too wide a view of important environmental influences.

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Both behaviorism and social learning theory tend to overlook the active role that individuals play in shaping their own development. They focus mainly on the environmental factors that shape behavior and overlook the role of internal processes and cognitive factors. This criticism highlights the need for more comprehensive theories that account for the dynamic interaction between environmental factors and individual agency.

Behaviorism and Social Learning Theory Have Been Criticized for