Psych Unit 3 Dummy 2

What is a key difference between behaviorism and social-cognitive theory?

• Social-cognitive theory ignores mental processes

• Behaviorism emphasizes only internal cognition

• Social-cognitive theory includes both environment and cognition

• Behaviorism focuses on emotions

How does Bandura's theory of reciprocal determinism view personality development?

• Personality is static and unchanging

• Personality is solely influenced by social factors

• Personality results from the interaction between behavior, cognition, and environment

• Personality is predetermined by genetic factors

Which term describes the interaction of behavior, internal cognition, and environmental factors?

• Reciprocal determinism

• Self-actualization

• Psychodynamic interaction

• Cognitive-behavioral integration

How do self-efficacy and self-esteem contribute to self-concept?

• They enhance biological traits

• They shape how one views oneself in relation to others

• They reduce cognitive dissonance

• They determine social status

According to social-cognitive theory, what role do schemas play in behavior?

• Schemas are irrelevant to behavior

• Schemas help organize and influence behavioral responses

• Schemas are formed only by genetic factors

• Schemas are innate and unchanging

What does the behavioral approach focus on in terms of personality development?

• The effects of learning on behavior

• The impact of biology on personality

• The role of unconscious drives

• The influence of emotional responses

Which psychologist is most associated with social-cognitive theory?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

• Albert Bandura

• Abraham Maslow

What best describes how social-cognitive theorists view learning?

• Learning occurs only through reinforcement

• Learning is purely a cognitive process

• Learning is shaped by observation and imitation

• Learning is driven by emotional regulation

How would someone with low self-efficacy likely behave when facing a challenging task?

• They would view the task as an opportunity for success

• They would feel confident and excited

• They would feel anxious and doubt their ability

• They would seek immediate help to complete the task

If a person believes they are unlikable and acts in ways that push people away, how does this reflect reciprocal determinism?

• It shows how their behavior creates the environment they experience

• It demonstrates a genetic predisposition to social isolation

• It suggests a lack of emotional control

• It illustrates their inability to form relationships