Dr. link tries to his students learn how to be independent learners by having them watch how other students can be successful by researching answers to possible test questions on their smartphones. dr. link is using principles of to his students.

Social Learning Theory

Explanation:

The theory of social learning highlights the significance of watching and  analyzing other people's behaviors, perceptions and emotional responses.

It says that studying is a behavioral process that happens in a social  environment and can happen solely through reflection or immediate training,  even without your full reproduction or prompt strengthening.

the answer might be either a or c. can't be too sure , because i searched the web, but no valid answers came through.

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