Module 58 and 59

Question 1

The social-cognitive perspective on personality was proposed by who?

Answer 1

Albert Bandura

Question 2

what other theories has Bandura proposed

Answer 2

1. observational learning

2. social learning theory

Question 3

what is reciprocal determinism

Answer 3

the interacting influences of behavior,, internal cognition and environment

Question 4

what are the 3 ways that individuals and environments interact?

Answer 4

1. different ppl choose different environments
2. our personalities shape how we interpret and react to events
3. out personalities help create situations to which we react

Question 5

what is self?

Answer 5

assumed to be the center of personality,, the organizer of thoughts, feelings, and actions

Question 6

what is the spotlight effect?

Answer 6

overestimating others noticing and evaluating our appearance, performance, and blunders

Question 7

what is a self-serving bias

Answer 7

a readiness to perceive oneself favorably

Question 8

what is narcissism

Answer 8

excessive self love and self absorption

Question 9

what is individualism?

Answer 9

giving priority to ones own goals over group goals,, defining your own identity based on your own traits and goals

Question 10

what is collectivism?

Answer 10

giving priority to the goals of one’s group and defining their identity accordingly