Julian Rotter Flashcards
Social Learning Theory
Interaction between individual and his environment
BP=f(E*RV)
Behavior Potential
Liklihood you will engage in a particular behavior to obtain a particular outcome
Reinforcement Value
Preference for a particular outcome relative to other possible outcomes
Expectancy
Refers to the probability that a particular behavior will result in a specific reinforcer
Types of Expectancies
- Specific
2. Generalized
Personality Adjustment
Freedom of Movement and Need Value
(Having what it takes to get what you want)
Minimal Goal Level and Psychological Situation
Minimal Goal Level
lowest level w/in a category of reinforcement you will consider to be reinforcing
(+) = High FOM + realistic MGL
(-) = Low FOM + too high/low MGL
Psychological Situation
Combo of internal and external factors that influence preception
Interpersonal Trust
Degree of expectancy a given person is trustworthy
Locus of Control
Our view of the source of outcomes
-Internals/Externals
Comes from parents
Correlates of Locus of Control
- Attribution of Responsibility
- Conformity
- Achievement
- Race
- Information Seeking
- Physical Health
- Psychological Health
Americans are believing locus of control is external these days