Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the four key components of 'Observational Learning / Modeling'—'Attention', 'Retention', 'Reproduction', and 'Motivation/Reinforcement'—propounded under Albert Bandura's 'Social Learning Theory' or 'Social Cognitive Theory', along with the concept of 'Self-Efficacy' and its impact on students' self-regulation in classroom teaching?

Albert Bandura's 'Social Learning Theory' (later called 'Social Cognitive Theory') emphasizes that individuals learn by observing the behavior of others (through modeling). This process has four components: attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation. 'Self-Efficacy' is a central concept of Bandura's theory, referring to an individual's belief in their own ability to successfully execute a task. Students with high self-efficacy are more capable of overcoming difficult challenges and put in more effort, which is extremely important for self-regulation in the classroom. Option 'a' is incorrect because retention relates to memory and reproduction relates to physical execution. Options 'c' and 'd' are not scientifically valid.