Social Cognitive Theory

Who developed the SCT?

• Martin Fishbein

• Albert Bandura

• Irwin Rosenstock

Belief in the ability of a group of individuals to perform actions to achieve an outcome

• Collective efficacy

• Outcome expectations

• Knowledge

Observational learning is what type of SCT factor?

• Behavioral

• Environmental

• Cognitive

What is a weakness of the SCT?

• Easy to change a person's self-efficacy

• Too much focus on behavioral capability

• Individual focus

Actions taken by individuals that can be classified as health-enhancing (leading to improved health) or health-compromising (leading to poorer health)

• Cognitive factors

• Environmental factors

• Behavioral factors

Intentions belongs under what type of factor?

• Behavioral

• Environmental

• Cognitive

My Dad and I run every morning. What type of construct is this?

• Behavioral skills

• Barriers and opportunities

• Social support

A person's behavior is determined when behavioral, cognitive and environmental factors interact.

• Intentions

• Reciprocal determinism

• Observational learning

What is a strength of the SCT?

• Can be used with different cultural groups

• Does not focus only on the individual

• Can be used to manage infectious diseases

How sure are you that you can eat fruit instead of cake ?

• Self-control

• Self-efficacy

• Self-esteem