Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving

Social learning theory (proposed by Albert Bandura) is based on behaviorism but adds one crucial element: the view that what shapes behavior is not only the actual reinforcements (rewards and punishments).

________________ (e.g., the mainstream culture in the United States) emphasize and value the self more than interpersonal relationships.

______________ (e.g., Eastern Asian cultures, such as Chinese or Japanese) emphasize and value interpersonal relationships over the individual.

Personality has been shown to predict how healthy a person is and even how long a person lives (longevity).

______ is the accuracy of a measure.

________ is attributing an unwanted trait or thought to someone else.

People who have an _____ locus of

control believe they are able to control the

rewards and punishments they experience

with high probability.