Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of Social Cognitive Theory?
Who created Social Cognitive Theory and when?
Albert Bandura in the 1960s.
Reciprocal determinism refers to the linear interaction of person, environment, and behavior.
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What does behavioral capability refer to?
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Define observational learning.
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Reinforcements can be ______ or ______.
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What are expectations in the context of social cognitive theory?
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What does self-efficacy refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of observational learning specifics?
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Study Notes
Social Cognitive Theory
- Developed by Albert Bandura in the 1960s, emphasizing the role of social context in learning.
- Involves a dynamic interaction between the individual, their environment, and behavior.
- Focuses on how individuals acquire and maintain behaviors, considering social influences.
- Aims to explain self-regulation of behavior through control and reinforcement, leading to sustained goal-directed actions.
Reciprocal Determinism
- Central concept in Social Cognitive Theory.
- Describes the mutual influence of personal factors, environmental conditions, and behavior.
Behavioral Capability
- Indicates the necessity of knowledge and skills to perform a behavior.
- Successful behavior execution requires understanding what to do and how to do it.
Observational Learning
- People can learn by observing the behaviors of others and imitating them.
- Often referred to as "modeling," it highlights the importance of role models in the learning process.
Reinforcements
- Represents responses, either internal or external, to behaviors that influence continuation or cessation of those behaviors.
- Can be categorized as positive (encouraging) or negative (discouraging).
Expectations
- Involves anticipation of consequences resulting from a person's behavior.
- Can encompass both health-related and non-health-related outcomes.
- The expected consequences play a crucial role in motivating behavior execution.
Self-Efficacy
- Reflects an individual’s confidence in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior.
- Influenced by personal capabilities, individual characteristics, and environmental conditions.
Observational Learning Specifics
- Learning is contingent on access to information and perceived value:
- Attention: Focus on valuable and accessible information.
- Retention: The ability to store knowledge, influenced by intellectual capacity.
- Production: Ability to exhibit learned behaviors, often dependent on available role models.
- Motivation: Driven by self-efficacy; personal stories can enhance motivation and drive behavior imitation.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of Social Cognitive Theory developed by Albert Bandura in the 1960s. This quiz covers the interaction between personal factors, behavioral patterns, and environmental influences in learning. Test your understanding of how individuals acquire and maintain behaviors within their social contexts.
