Social Cognitive Theory - Group 7

What is the main concept behind Social Cognitive Theory?

• Self-Efficacy

• Reciprocal Determinism

• Fear

• Locus of Control

What are the three factors that interact with each other in Social Cognitive Theory?

• behavior, personal, environment

• beliefs, personality, environment

• beliefs, control factors, environment

• opinions, behavior, environment

How many constructs does Social Cognitive Theory have?

• 5

• 4

• 8

• 7

"People behave in certain ways as they anticipate or expect a specific outcome" is the definition of which construct of Social Cognitive Theory?

• Expectancies

• Self-Regulation

• Expectations

• Behavioral Capacity

The beliefs or assumptions individuals have about the outcome of their actions describes the Locus of Control construct.

• True

• False

Which construct of Social Cognitive Theory influences individuals to adopt or change their habits based on what they see others doing and the outcomes of those actions?

• Reinforcement

• Observational Learning

• Locus of Control

• Behavioral Capacity

Reciprocal Determinism is the way in which people interpret their environment and their personal factors affect their behavior, and changing one of these factors changes them all.

• True

• False

A young girl diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is uncertain how she will be able to manage her disease. With support from her doctor, she begins to meet her goals and becomes more confident in managing her diabetes.

What construct of Social Cognitive Theory is this an example of?

• Self-Regulation

• Self-Efficacy

• Locus of Control

• Behavioral Capacity

Consistently rewarding individuals for maintaining positive health behaviors increases the likelihood of these behaviors being repeated describes the Reinforcement construct.

• True

• False

Focusing on the cognitive factors will better equip yourself to regulate your behavior describes which construct of Social Cognitive Theory?

• Self-Efficacy

• Self-Regulation

• Behavioral Capacity

• Expectations