Social Cognitive Theory

Question 1

Describe reciprocal determination

Answer 1

Personal, behavioural, and environmental factors work together to shape our behaviour. It includes 7 aspects.

Question 2

Briefly describe the 7 components of reciprocal determination.

Answer 2

1. Observational learning
2. Goals
3. Outcome expectations
4. outcome expectancies
5. Self-regulation
6. Behavioural capacity
7. Self-efficacy

Question 3

What is the main variable in SCT when it comes to health behaviour?

Answer 3

self-efficacy; it affects outcome behaviours and works through goals to influence behaviour. Being aware of barriers is important to plan to overcome bumps along the way

Question 4

What are the 4 elements of self-efficacy?

Answer 4

1. mastery experience
2. vicarious experience
3. verbal persuasion
4. physiological states