Psy 101 Sec 11.3 Social-cognitive perspective

Question 1

social-cognitive theory

Answer 1

A contemporary learning-based model that emphasizes the roles of cognitive and environmental factors in determining behavior.

Question 2

expectancies

Answer 2

In social-cognitive theory, personal predictions about the outcomes of behavior.
students who hold a positive expectancy about schoolwork believe that studying will improve their chances of getting good grades.

Question 3

subjective value

Answer 3

In social-cognitive theory, the importance individuals place on desired outcomes.

instance, a student with high positive expectancy and high subjective value would be more likely to study for a forthcoming exam than someone who does not link studying with grades

Question 4

locus of control

Answer 4

In Rotter’s theory, one’s general expectancies about whether one’s efforts can bring about desired outcomes or reinforcements.

if they don’t have it might lead to depresion

Question 5

reciprocal determinism

Answer 5

Bandura’s model in which cognitions, behaviors, and environmental factors influence and are influenced by each other.

road rage, think aggressive thoughts then effects environment

Question 6

outcome expectations

Answer 6

Bandura’s term for our personal predictions about the outcomes of our behavior.

more likely to drink if you believe it will make you social rather than if you think it will make you act silly

Question 7

efficacy expectations

Answer 7

Bandura’s term for the expectancies we have regarding our ability to perform behaviors we set out to accomplish.