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Which statement summarizes the main idea of reciprocal determinism? (Select all that apply)
Which statement summarizes the main idea of reciprocal determinism? (Select all that apply)
Which individual is probably not living in a culture that promotes a collectivist view of the world?
Which individual is probably not living in a culture that promotes a collectivist view of the world?
This process of moving to an area that is most suited for one's personality tendencies is called selective ________.
This process of moving to an area that is most suited for one's personality tendencies is called selective ________.
migration
According to Galen, the ______ person is passionate, ambitious, and bold.
According to Galen, the ______ person is passionate, ambitious, and bold.
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How can parents help their children achieve high congruence?
How can parents help their children achieve high congruence?
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What was responsible for the development of the indigenous model of studying the cultural context of personality?
What was responsible for the development of the indigenous model of studying the cultural context of personality?
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In Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory, behavior refers to ________?
In Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory, behavior refers to ________?
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Tammy has a high positive view of challenges. When she doesn't pass her first teacher praxis, she quickly recovers. Albert Bandura would say Tammy has ________.
Tammy has a high positive view of challenges. When she doesn't pass her first teacher praxis, she quickly recovers. Albert Bandura would say Tammy has ________.
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According to Allport, Johanna's negativity seems to be a(n) ________ trait.
According to Allport, Johanna's negativity seems to be a(n) ________ trait.
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_________ theorists attempt to explain our personality by identifying our stable characteristics and ways of behaving.
_________ theorists attempt to explain our personality by identifying our stable characteristics and ways of behaving.
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Study Notes
Reciprocal Determinism
- Main idea: our behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context mutually influence each other.
Collectivism vs. Individualism
- England, represented by James, is not known for collectivist cultural values, unlike countries such as Brazil, South Korea, or South Africa.
Selective Migration
- The term for moving to an area that aligns with one's personality tendencies is selective migration.
Types of Personalities According to Galen
- The choleric personality type is characterized by passion, ambition, and boldness.
Parenting and Congruence
- Unconditional positive regard from parents helps children achieve high congruence in their self-perception and development.
Indigenous Model of Personality Research
- Development of this model is motivated by the Western dominance in studying personality in non-Western cultures, leading to gaps in representation.
Behavior in Social-Cognitive Theory
- In Albert Bandura's theory, behavior is defined as any action by an individual that can potentially be punished or rewarded.
High Self-Efficacy
- Tammy's resilience and commitment to mastering challenges indicate she possesses high self-efficacy, reflecting her positive view of obstacles.
Allport's Trait Theory
- Johanna's persistent negativity is identified as a cardinal trait, highlighting its central role in her personality and the reactions of those around her.
Trait Theorists
- Trait theorists focus on identifying stable characteristics and patterns of behavior as the basis for understanding personalities.
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Test your knowledge on reciprocal determinism and its key concepts in Psychology. This quiz covers essential ideas such as the interplay between behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context. Challenge yourself with flashcards that summarize important theories and definitions.
