Learning

Question 1

What are 4 learning processes of operant learning theory ?

Answer 1

• positive reinforcement
• negative reinforcement
• Punishment
• Extinction

Question 2

Explain the social cognitive theory

Answer 2

• it emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in regulating people’s behaviour.

Question 3

What are the components of social cognitive theory ?

Answer 3

• Observational learning
• Self -efficacy
• Self - regulation

Question 4

What is observation learning : social cognitive theory ?

Answer 4

• The process of imitating the behaviour of others :
  
  • examining the behaviour of others
  • seeing the consequences they experience
  • thinking about what might happen if we act the same way
  • imitating the behaviour if we expect favourable consequences

Question 5

What is Self-Efficacy : social cognitive theory ?

Answer 5

• Beliefs people have about their ability to successfully perform a specific task

Question 6

What is self regulation : Social cognitive theory ?

Answer 6

• The use of learning principles to regulate one’s own behaviour
  
  • people pursuit of self set goals that guide behaviour