Brandi does not like public speaking nor see the benefit in doing so. She sees her colleague, Yolanda, on a similar career path successfully giving the weekly presentations during their meetings. Yolanda has also been receiving accolades from their boss lately. Brandi becomes more inclined to volunteer to do the next one, because she has observed this event as a positive experience thereby increasing her self-efficacy for doing presentations. This is an example of which element of social cognitive theory?
A) reciprocal behavior
B) self-regulation
C) vicarious learning
D) self-efficacy

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C) Vicarious learning is when an individual observes the actions of others and the consequences of those actions, leading to a change in their own behavior or beliefs. In this scenario, Brandi observes Yolanda's success with presentations and becomes more inclined to volunteer for presentations herself, demonstrating vicarious learning.

Brandi Does Not Like Public Speaking nor See the Benefit