Only one of the following statements describes an accurate comparison between behaviorist and social cognitive theories of learning.Which statement is accurate?
A)Both perspectives ignore the role that thought processes play in learning.
B)Only social cognitive theorists propose that reinforcement affects observers as well as the individuals actually being reinforced.
C)Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists propose that punishment has little or no effect on behavior.
D)Both behaviorists and social cognitive theorists use the concept of extinction to explain what happens when a response is no longer reinforced.

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Social cognitive theory, unlike behaviorism, emphasizes the importance of observational learning, where individuals can learn by observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors. This includes understanding how reinforcement affects not just the individuals directly experiencing it, but also those who observe the reinforcement. Behaviorists primarily focus on direct reinforcement and punishment as factors that influence learning, without giving significant attention to the role of observation and mental processes.

Only One of the Following Statements Describes an Accurate Comparison