Social Cognitive Theory

Question 1

Models?

Learners?

Answer 1

Models: individuals being observed

Learners: individuals who observe and replicate behavior

Question 2

This type of learning can be:

Answer 2

-direct Indirect
-occurs throughout lifespan
( effect is said to be greater in childhood)

Question 3

Key theoretical term:

Triadic Reciprocal Determinism

Answer 3

Interaction of three factors which determine behavior outcome

Personal
Environmental
Behavioral

Question 4

Mediating factors,

In the extent to which behavior is replicated:

Answer 4

A) attention :

                    i) position of authority 
                    ii) respected 
                    iii) more attractive 

B) motivation:
Desire to replicate
*less relevant to younger
children
C) retention:
encode and store in order to replicate
*very important if reproduction is delayed