Module 9: Social Cognitive Theories Flashcards
Observational Learning
Learning by observing others
Vicarious Learning
Observational Learning
Model
The individual whose behavior is being observed
Live models
Individuals who are observed directly
Symbolic models
Observed through movies, books, televison, etc.
The behavior of models must be relevant for the individuals observing the behavior
Relevance
The model must be viewed as competent in the behavior being observed
Competance
The model is more likely to be imitated if they are someone with…
…high status
The imitator must be…
…paying attention to the model
Students must be able to remember the behavior
Retention
The imitator must be able to produce the behavior
Production
Vicarious reinforcement
A behavior is imitated more frequently if a model has been reinforced for that behavior
Vicarious punishment
A behavior is imitated less frequently if a model has been punished for that behavior
Response disinhibition effect
A behavior is imitated more frequently if a model’s behavior is not punished when the behavior typically is punished
Behavior
actions and performance
Environment
contexts and socialization factors
Person
personality, temperement, emotions, and internal cognitive processes
Self-efficacy
A person’s belief about their capabilities for success
Self-regulation
the ability to control one’s emotions, cognitions, and behaviors by providing consequences for oneself
Self-observation
Viewing one’s behavior and possibly recording one’s own behavior
Self-monitoring
Self-observation
Self-judgment
Comparing one’s performance to a predetermined goal or standard
Self-evaluation
Determining the quality of the judgment and possibly providing self-imposed consequences
