Many students strive to get good grades how would social learning theorists explain this behavior Would behaviorist explain differently?

Social learning theorists would explain students striving for good grades as a result of observing others being praised or rewarded for academic success, leading to imitation of the behavior to also receive positive reinforcement. Behaviorists may explain this behavior as being reinforced by the intrinsic or extrinsic rewards associated with achieving good grades, motivating students to continue engaging in the behavior to receive more rewards.