Question 1

How much value a person places on an outcome is called an outcome expectation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are techniques for building self-efficacy, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  practicing in small steps. 
B)  having a role model. 
C)  setting goals. 
D)  using persuasion. 
A)  practicing in small steps. 
B)  having a role model. 
C)  setting goals. 
D)  using persuasion. D

Question 3

SLT was used in all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Pawtucket Heart Health Program. 
B)  the Stanford Five City Project. 
C)  the Minnesota Heart Health Program. 
D)  the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. 
A)  the Pawtucket Heart Health Program. 
B)  the Stanford Five City Project. 
C)  the Minnesota Heart Health Program. 
D)  the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. D

Question 4

Progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to influence emotional coping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are limitations of SCT, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The theory is not specific about changing behavior. 
B)  There are several constructs of the theory, and often it is not possible to reify all the constructs. 
C)  The items that measure self-efficacy are very similar to the items that measure the behavior, thus adding to measurement bias. 
D)  Social structural factors are integrated with personal determinants. 
A)  The theory is not specific about changing behavior. 
B)  There are several constructs of the theory, and often it is not possible to reify all the constructs. 
C)  The items that measure self-efficacy are very similar to the items that measure the behavior, thus adding to measurement bias. 
D)  Social structural factors are integrated with personal determinants.

Question 6

Engaging in daily piano practice when one intends to play professionally represents an example of self-regulatory learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following examples describes the initial influence of social learning theory on learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent punishes child for giving incorrect response to math problem 
B)  Scolded child aggressively mutilates each of her dolls 
C)  College student postpones European trip until after graduation 
D)  Observation of instructor leads to correct posture at the piano 
A)  Parent punishes child for giving incorrect response to math problem 
B)  Scolded child aggressively mutilates each of her dolls 
C)  College student postpones European trip until after graduation 
D)  Observation of instructor leads to correct posture at the piano

Question 8

Anticipation of the probable outcomes that would ensue as a result of engaging in the behavior under discussion is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome expectations. 
B)  outcome expectancies. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-control. 
A)  outcome expectations. 
B)  outcome expectancies. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-control.

Question 9

According to psychologist Albert Bandura, medical intervention is required for one to obtain an outcome of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following describes the construct in social cognitive theory of self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause liver damage 
B)  Meticulous care of feet prevents diabetic foot ulcers 
C)  Walking daily will lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels 
D)  Annual flu vaccinations protects against contracting the virus 
A)  Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause liver damage 
B)  Meticulous care of feet prevents diabetic foot ulcers 
C)  Walking daily will lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels 
D)  Annual flu vaccinations protects against contracting the virus

Question 11

The capability of learning from observing other people's behavior and the consequences of that behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolizing capability. 
B)  vicarious capability. 
C)  forethought capability. 
D)  self-regulatory capability. 
A)  symbolizing capability. 
B)  vicarious capability. 
C)  forethought capability. 
D)  self-regulatory capability.

Question 12

What is the best educational method to facilitate self-efficacy construct of social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstration in small steps 
B)  Lecture 
C)  Small group discussion 
D)  Brainstorming 
A)  Demonstration in small steps 
B)  Lecture 
C)  Small group discussion 
D)  Brainstorming

Question 13

The use of symbols in attributing meaning to experiences is called forethought capability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the best educational method for facilitating knowledge construct of social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yoga and meditation 
B)  Lecture 
C)  Small group discussion 
D)  Brainstorming 
A)  Yoga and meditation 
B)  Lecture 
C)  Small group discussion 
D)  Brainstorming

Question 15

Verification of one's thought process happens in all of the following ways, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  enactive verification. 
B)  vicarious verification. 
C)  interpersonal verification. 
D)  persuasive verification. 
A)  enactive verification. 
B)  vicarious verification. 
C)  interpersonal verification. 
D)  persuasive verification.

Question 16

Reciprocal determinism in SCT alludes to triadic reciprocity among:

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations, expectancies, and self-efficacy. 
B)  personal factors, behavioral factors, and environmental factors. 
C)  expectations, self-efficacy, and self-control. 
D)  expectations, expectancies, and environment. 
A)  expectations, expectancies, and self-efficacy. 
B)  personal factors, behavioral factors, and environmental factors. 
C)  expectations, self-efficacy, and self-control. 
D)  expectations, expectancies, and environment.

Question 17

Which of the following has been described as a weakness of the social cognitive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is mostly useful for children. 
B)  It guides behavior change. 
C)  It identifies a person's behavior stage. 
D)  It is simple to use. 
A)  It is mostly useful for children. 
B)  It guides behavior change. 
C)  It identifies a person's behavior stage. 
D)  It is simple to use.

Question 18

Statement A: The psychodynamic theory of Sigmund Freud proposes that a dynamic interplay of conscious needs, drives, impulses, and instincts shapes behavior.
Statement B: Gordon Allport's trait theory emphasizes determination of behavior through broad enduring dispositions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 19

Social cognitive theory is most useful in the study of adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to teach women about breast self-examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lecture 
B)  Demonstration 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Video 
A)  Lecture 
B)  Demonstration 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Video

How much value a person places on an outcome is called an outcome expectation.

All of the following are techniques for building self-efficacy, except:

SLT was used in all of the following, except:

Progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to influence emotional coping.

All of the following are limitations of SCT, except:

Engaging in daily piano practice when one intends to play professionally represents an example of self-regulatory learning.

Which of the following examples describes the initial influence of social learning theory on learning?

Anticipation of the probable outcomes that would ensue as a result of engaging in the behavior under discussion is known as:

According to psychologist Albert Bandura, medical intervention is required for one to obtain an outcome of health.

Which of the following describes the construct in social cognitive theory of self-efficacy?

The capability of learning from observing other people's behavior and the consequences of that behavior is known as:

What is the best educational method to facilitate self-efficacy construct of social cognitive theory?

The use of symbols in attributing meaning to experiences is called forethought capability.

What is the best educational method for facilitating knowledge construct of social cognitive theory?

Verification of one's thought process happens in all of the following ways, except:

Reciprocal determinism in SCT alludes to triadic reciprocity among:

Which of the following has been described as a weakness of the social cognitive theory?

Statement A: The psychodynamic theory of Sigmund Freud proposes that a dynamic interplay of conscious needs, drives, impulses, and instincts shapes behavior. Statement B: Gordon Allport's trait theory emphasizes determination of behavior through broad enduring dispositions.

Social cognitive theory is most useful in the study of adults.

Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to teach women about breast self-examination?

Introduction to Health Education, Health Promotion, and Theory

Planning Models in Health Education and Health Promotion

The Health Belief Model

The Transtheoretical Model

Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior

Theories of Stress and Coping

Social Marketing

Diffusion of Innovations

Freires Model of Adult Education

Newer Theories in Health Education and Health Promotion

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Exam 7: Social Cognitive Theory

How much value a person places on an outcome is called an outcome expectation.

All of the following are techniques for building self-efficacy, except:

SLT was used in all of the following, except:

Progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to influence emotional coping.

All of the following are limitations of SCT, except:

Engaging in daily piano practice when one intends to play professionally represents an example of self-regulatory learning.

Which of the following examples describes the initial influence of social learning theory on learning?

Anticipation of the probable outcomes that would ensue as a result of engaging in the behavior under discussion is known as:

According to psychologist Albert Bandura, medical intervention is required for one to obtain an outcome of health.

Which of the following describes the construct in social cognitive theory of self-efficacy?

The capability of learning from observing other people's behavior and the consequences of that behavior is known as:

What is the best educational method to facilitate self-efficacy construct of social cognitive theory?

The use of symbols in attributing meaning to experiences is called forethought capability.

What is the best educational method for facilitating knowledge construct of social cognitive theory?

Verification of one's thought process happens in all of the following ways, except:

Reciprocal determinism in SCT alludes to triadic reciprocity among:

Which of the following has been described as a weakness of the social cognitive theory?

Statement A: The psychodynamic theory of Sigmund Freud proposes that a dynamic interplay of conscious needs, drives, impulses, and instincts shapes behavior. Statement B: Gordon Allport's trait theory emphasizes determination of behavior through broad enduring dispositions.

Social cognitive theory is most useful in the study of adults.

Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to teach women about breast self-examination?

Introduction to Health Education, Health Promotion, and Theory

Planning Models in Health Education and Health Promotion

The Health Belief Model

The Transtheoretical Model

Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior

Theories of Stress and Coping

Social Marketing

Diffusion of Innovations

Freires Model of Adult Education

Newer Theories in Health Education and Health Promotion

Filters