bandura- self efficacy

Question 1

Modeling/vicarious learning

Answer 1

bobo doll-After watching an adult model behave aggressively, children were more likely to act aggressively. People can learn by modeling behaviors of others-if observe someone else being rewarded for behavior they are more likely to behave that way themselves. Showed that ppl can learn by observing the behaviors of others.

Question 2

what else impacted prob of aggression

Answer 2

Reinforcement and punishment of the model

Question 3

The basis for motivation-rooted in two types of beliefs

Answer 3

contingency beliefs and self-efficacy beliefs

Question 4

contingency beliefs

Answer 4

the desired outcome is dependent on one’s behavior, and basis for motivation, not enough to simply believe that behavior can yield desirable outcomes

Question 5

self-efficacy beliefs

Answer 5

belief that one can perform the behaviors necessary to obtain desired outcomes

Question 6

Triadic reciprocal determinism

Answer 6

not only environment that controls behavior rather there is a reciprocal causal arrow between person, behavior and environment

Question 7

Associated therapy

Answer 7

therapist must foster knowledge of behaviors that lead to desired outcomes, first contingency beliefs then self efficacy belief (belief that he or she can perform), optimal challenges(a bit beyond our current skill-stretch us psychologically)are key to maintenance and enhancement of wellbeing