Module 5b Flashcards
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Learning by watching others.
Which concept is this?
a. observational learning
b. knowledge
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
a. observational learning
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
People behave in a certain way because they anticipate a certain positive result. The same is true for negative outcomes for example avoiding to get a flu shot.
a. expectations
b. knowledge
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
a. expectations
Social Cognitive Theory was built out the understandings of Social Learning Theory, which suggests that we learn how to do something by watching others.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Researchers note that Social Cognitive Theory is geared for people who are ready to make a change or adopt a behavior and does not include approaches that would help a person who is not prepared to make a change.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Social Cognitive Theory focuses on thinking abilities related to performing a behavior, which is also known as cognition.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Development of plans to accomplish behavior.
Which concept is this?
a. knowledge
b. locus of control
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
d. goal setting
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Confidence in one’s ability to pursue a behavior.
Which concept is this?
a. self-efficacy
b. expectations
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
a. self-efficacy
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
The values that are placed in the expected outcomes of a behavior especially those that produce positive outcomes such as routine dental care and teeth cleanings (saving money down the road).
Which concept is this?
a. knowledge
b. expectations
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
c. expectancies
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Techniques a person can do to cope with the feelings associated with changing or acquiring a new behavior.
Which concept is this?
a. emotional coping
b. expectations
c. expectancies
d. goal setting
a. emotional coping
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
A system of rewards (positive) and punishments (negative) in response to a behavior.
Which concept is this?
a. knowledge
b. expectations
c. reinforcement
d. goal setting
c. reinforcement
Social Cognitive Theory was built out the understandings of Social Learning Theory, which suggests that we learn how to do something by watching others.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Self-Efficacy is the behavior specific confidence that a person has regarding the pursuit of a behavior or change in behavior. This is novel construct is borrowed from the Health Belief Model.
a. True
b. False
a. True
There are four major factors studied when using Social Cognitive Theory e.g. behaviors, environments, ideas, and emotions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Researchers note that Social Cognitive Theory is geared for people who are ready to make a change or adopt a behavior and does not include approaches that would help a person who is not prepared to make a change.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
People behave in a certain way because they anticipate a certain positive result. The same is true for negative outcomes for example avoiding to get a flu shot.
a. knowledge
b. expectancies
c. expectations
d. goal setting
c. expectations
