SCT

Question 1

what is the social cognitive theory?

Answer 1

• this is a behaviour that is used to have the ability to predict behaviour.
• people that learn through experience.

Question 2

in the SCT, what are the 4 constructs in it?

Answer 2

• self-efficacy
• outcome expectations. (what you expect to happen w/ behaviour change.
• self-regulation
• barrier and facilitators (how someone responds to you.)

Question 3

what is self-efficacy?

Answer 3

• belief in ones ability to succeed.

Question 4

how do self- efficacy relate to behaviour change?

Answer 4

• S.E. related to B.C. by that you start to believe and trust yourself that you can make that change, and therefore can make it even through the hard times.

Question 5

what are the 4 sources of self-efficacy?

Answer 5

• mastery experience
• vicarious experience
• social persuasion
• emotional state.

Question 6

what is
1. mastery experience
2. vicarious experience
3. social persuasion
4. emotional state.

Answer 6

1. successful experience that improves self efficacy. the same can be said by a negative experience that will decrease self- efficacy.
2. watching a peer succeed, which motivates you, that you also can succeed.
3. credible communication and feedback that help someone through a task or that motivates them.
4. this is based off how someone feels which impacts their self-efficacy.

Question 7

what is self- regulation?

Answer 7

• the ability to monitor and control ones thoughts, actions, and emotions.
• avoids temptations/ distractions towards a longterm goal.

Question 8

what are 4 categories of self- regulation?

Answer 8

• self-monitoring. (how you keep track of your goal)
• schedule and planning. (how you day is planned/changed.
• setting goals.
• positive self- talk (how someone uses positive talk to stay on track.)

Question 9

what is
1. autonomy
2. competence
3. relatedness

Answer 9

1. allowing an individual to have some control when making decisions either in a group or one on one.
2. interact effectively within the environment, to feel mastery/confidence.
3. feels connected with, cared for, and feels close to others/ in a community. they generally feel like they belong.

Question 10

define AMotivation?

Answer 10

• this is someone who has not motivation to work towards something/ goals. they do not see an issue with how they are living.

Question 11

define extrinsic motivation extrernal regulation

Answer 11

• this is a behaviour that is completed to avoid punishment or to get a reward.
• see no value you in behaviour change.
• lacks autonomy & free choice needs.

Question 12

what is extrinsic motivation introjected regulation?

Answer 12

• this person does not need rewards to be motivated.
• they get motivation from pride, or to avoid feeling guilty.

Question 13

what is extrinsic motivation identified regulation?

Answer 13

• motivation comes From personal benefit.
• this behaviour is something that has value or aligns with their lifestyle.

Question 14

define extrinsic motivation integrated regulation?

Answer 14

• this is someone who has a strong belief in who they are.
• their behaviour is who they identify with.

Question 15

define intrinsic motivation intrinsic regulation?

Answer 15

• someone who is motivated by themself.