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Paula is amazed when she looks at the behaviors and personalities of her two children,  Her 11 year old daughter is assertive, like to be the center of attention, is almost hypercompetitive, and always willing to take risk.  Paula's daughter will argue a point when she thinks she is right and can even be stubborn at times. She seems much older than her eleven years of age and she seems always en up in the captain or leadership role.  In contrast, Paula's 9 year old son is very passive, avoids having his picture taken, hates to be the center of attention, seems to like reflection over action, will not take risks and typically avoids opportunities for adventure.  Paula finds it hard to believe her two children are biologically related.  She is convinced she raised them the same type of environment and utilize the same principles of reinforcement and punishment.  How might you use social cognitive theory to explain some of the differences in Paula's children's behavior and personality?