12.1 social-cognitive theories of personality

Question 1

social-cognitive theories of personality

Answer 1

cognition and learning as important sources of individual difference in personality

Question 2

locus on control

Answer 2

• external: outcomes are beyond control vs internal: due to ur own talent and effort

Question 3

reciprocal determinism

Answer 3

enviro can determine behavior, but ppl can also influence their enviro thru internal cognitions and their behavior

Question 4

self-efficacy

Answer 4

high = confident in yr ability to gain reinforcement
note: can be situation-specific