The statement "overeating at holidays is triggered by many food advertisements, in-store displays and party buffets that people encounter" is an example of which of the following theories? a. social cognitive theory b. health belief model c. diffusion of innovations theory d. stages of change model

A. Social Cognitive Theory

Explanation:

The Social Cognitive Theory is a learning theory that is developed and advanced by Albert Bandura, who is a professor in Psychology. This theory explains how we learn from observing the behaviors of others in our environment. The theory states that, through observational learning, people reproduce learned behaviors (desirable and undesirable behaviors) by observing others so as to maximize rewards

The statement in the question, is influenced by this theory. People observe, and listen to many food advertisements during holidays which in turn can make them reproduce the observed behaviors in those adverts. In-store displays and party buffets that people encounter would influence their choices, making them to overeat at holidays.  

The media often present models for the people to follow in their different various environmental settings. The model presented  by the advertising media and coupled with what people see in the displays of stores and party buffets would trigger overeating during holidays

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