Which of the following statements is true of the social-cognitive theories of behaviour and personality?
A) Behaviour is initiated by inner forces called personality.
B) Behaviour is an interaction of inner cognitive processes and situational forces.
C) Behaviour is caused by forces outside the person and based upon past rewards and punishments.
D) Behaviour and personality are determined primarily by our heredity.

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Social-cognitive theories propose that behaviour is an interaction between inner cognitive processes (such as perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes) and situational forces (such as environmental cues and social norms). This perspective emphasizes the role of learning and past experiences in shaping behaviour and personality, rather than inner forces (as in option A) or genetic factors (as in option D). Option C also does not fully capture the complexity of the social-cognitive perspective, as it ignores the role of internal cognitive processes in guiding behaviour.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Social-Cognitive