"Self develops as a result of cognitive evaluations of costs and benefits "this is_______________?

Correct answer: D. Reinforcement theory

  • A. Symbolic interactionism
  • B. Role theory
  • C. None of these
  • D. Reinforcement theory

Explanation

Reinforcement theory explains learned behaviour through a person's assessment of rewards, costs and consequences. Symbolic interactionism instead explains the self mainly through meanings developed in social interaction.

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