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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.2
In terms of sociological approaches towards health behaviors, how can Bandura's social cognitive theory influence an individual’s motivation to exercise?
It argues that social factors have no impact on an individual's motivation to exercise.
It suggests that observing others successfully engaging in physical activity can increase one’s self-efficacy and motivate them to exercise.
It proposes that individuals are motivated to exercise solely based on their genetic predispositions.
It indicates that the fear of social judgment is the only driving force behind people's motivation to engage in physical activities.
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