Mari Jo is concerned about next week's social studies test and asks her best friend, Lindsay, to show her how to use concept mapping on a chapter of their textbook. Since Mari Jo thinks she and Lindsay are very much alike, she feels confident that she can learn to use this technique to improve her reading comprehension. Mari Jo's increased self-efficacy lowers her anxiety about next week's social studies test and motivates her to use concept mapping for her other subjects. This scenario demonstrates which of the following models of learning?
A) triadic reciprocal causation
B) reciprocal determinism
C) sociocultural causation
D) positive reinforcement

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Triadic reciprocal causation is a model of learning that involves the interaction of personal factors, behavior, and environmental influences. In this scenario, Mari Jo's belief in her ability to learn concept mapping (personal factor) influences her behavior (using concept mapping) and is affected by her environment (Lindsay's help), demonstrating this model.

Mari Jo Is Concerned About Next Week's Social Studies Test