4. Socio-cognitive theory Flashcards
What did the Mischel’s cognitive-personality system find? (IandG socio-cognitive)
Very low correlations between trait scores and behaviours across situations
What does Mischel suggest about interaction with individuals? (IandG socio-cognitive)
When we interact with one individual, it is usually in the same environment (e.g professor at a uni) and so behaviour remains constant with that person
What is the social cognitive theory? (IandG socio-cognitive)
Classical conditioning
How does classical condition occur? (IandG socio-cognitive)
UCS - Food UCS - Salivation NS - Bell CS - Bell CR - Salivation
Who looks at classical conditioning? (IandG socio-cognitive)
Pavlov
Who looks at instrumental/operant conditioning? (IandG socio-cognitive)
BF Skinner
Who looks at vicarious reinforcement and uses which technique? (IandG socio-cognitive)
Bandura and Bobo dolls
What are three situational specific personality characteristics? (IandG socio-cognitive)
- Skills (problem solving)
- Cognitions (beliefs)
- Standards