Darla has noticed how some of her friends have lost weight and gotten trim by exercising 1-2 hours each day. However, she has no plans to imitate their behavior. What component of Bandura's model of observational learning will explain why Darla has not started a similar weight loss program?
A) Darla's unconscious does not believe she can achieve the goal.
B) Darla is not motivated nor does she have the desire to begin the program.
C) Darla's self-esteem must first be addressed.
D) Darla's unwillingness may be a sign of mental disorder.

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Bandura's model of observational learning includes four components: attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation. In this case, it is likely that Darla has paid attention to her friends' weight loss program and has retained the information on how to exercise and become trim. However, she lacks motivation and the desire to initiate the weight loss program. Therefore, the answer is B - Darla is not motivated nor does she have the desire to begin the program.

Darla Has Noticed How Some of Her Friends Have Lost