Chp. 4 Social Cognitive Theory Flashcards
Which of the following was NOT listed as a key factor in modeling?
Elaboration
Bandura’s triadic reciprocal model requires attention to the interactions among three primary components. Which of the following is NOT one of those components?
Self-efficacy
One aspect of social-cognitive theory discusses that students “accept responsibility and control over their own learning.” This refers to __________________.
self-regulation
Making changes to your own behavior after observing the consequences of another person’s behavior is called:
Vicarious learning
Which of the following statements about development and learning in children is FALSE?
Children cannot model behavior until at least after 12 months of age
The belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes is known as _____.
self-efficacy
Which of the following statements is true concerning goals?
If a goal is more specific, individuals have a higher motivation to achieve it.
Jimar is a six-year-old African American boy who wants to learn how to dribble a basketball and do it so well that his eight-year-old brother can’t steal the ball from him when he runs up the driveway to shoot a basket. Observational learning is a good way for him to begin to reach his goal. Which of the following people is probably the best model for him?
Correct Answer
An African American high school boy who plays basketball better than other kids in the neighborhood
According to Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory, peers
can serve as important models and facilitate student learning.
Billy has watched many movies in which the hero smokes cigarettes. Billy identifies with these heroes and begins to smoke himself. Billy’s new smoking behavior is best explained by
Correct!
modeling
