Social learning theorists refer to the role of mediational processes in learning. Referring to Maya's experiences, explain the role of mediational processes in learning.
Scenario: Maya has recently started learning the acoustic guitar. She watches her guitar teacher closely as he demonstrates a difficult finger-picking pattern. She tries to remember the sequence of strings he plucked. She then carefully thinks about whether her own fingers are long and flexible enough to reach the frets, and she is highly motivated to practice because she wants to impress her friends at an upcoming talent show.
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