Question 1

Modeling involves the acquisition of

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A)  abstract principles. 
B)  discrete responses. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  abstract principles. 
B)  discrete responses. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 2

Through observational learning, one can acquire

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A)  behavior responses. 
B)  emotional reactions. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  behavior responses. 
B)  emotional reactions. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 3

A feature that differentiates social cognitive theory from behaviorism is the two theories' different views of

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A)  the importance of experimentation. 
B)  the importance of experiences in the social environment. 
C)  personality trait variables. 
D)  expectancies. 
A)  the importance of experimentation. 
B)  the importance of experiences in the social environment. 
C)  personality trait variables. 
D)  expectancies.

Question 4

A social cognitive theorist would suggest that children can learn aggressive behavior through watching television.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to social cognitive theory behavior is influenced more by expected consequences than actual consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Self-efficacy beliefs most influence

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A)  patterns of thought. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  performance. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  patterns of thought. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  performance. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

Delay of gratification research is concerned with

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A)  the learning of new skills 
B)  the control of impulses 
C)  motivating oneself when one can no incentive to take action 
D)  unconvering unconscious mental forces 
A)  the learning of new skills 
B)  the control of impulses 
C)  motivating oneself when one can no incentive to take action 
D)  unconvering unconscious mental forces

Question 8

________ goals usually have a stronger influence on behavior than do ________ goals.

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A)  easy; difficult 
B)  unclear; clear 
C)  proximal; distal 
D)  distal; proximal 
A)  easy; difficult 
B)  unclear; clear 
C)  proximal; distal 
D)  distal; proximal

Question 9

An important aspect of competencies in social cognitive theory is that they are context specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The major difference between social cognitive theory and other learning approaches (e.g., Skinner) is that social learning theory

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A)  emphasizes developmental principles. 
B)  emphasizes learning in the absence of reinforcement. 
C)  emphasizes imitative behavior. 
D)  minimizes the role of reinforcement in performance. 
A)  emphasizes developmental principles. 
B)  emphasizes learning in the absence of reinforcement. 
C)  emphasizes imitative behavior. 
D)  minimizes the role of reinforcement in performance.

Question 11

Research reveals that playing violent video games

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A)  increase people's aggression. 
B)  lower people's aggression. 
C)  has no influence on people's aggression. 
D)  lower people's verbal skills. 
A)  increase people's aggression. 
B)  lower people's aggression. 
C)  has no influence on people's aggression. 
D)  lower people's verbal skills.

Question 12

Research by Bandura and Cervone indicates the goals and feedback affect behavior by influencing

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A)  observational learning. 
B)  self-efficacy perceptions. 
C)  self-evaluative reactions. 
D)  b and c. 
A)  observational learning. 
B)  self-efficacy perceptions. 
C)  self-evaluative reactions. 
D)  b and c.

Question 13

Social-cognitive theorists are critical of trait theory because they think that

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A)  variability in action is important to understanding people's personality, yet is relatively disregarded by trait theory. 
B)  trait theorists have placed far too much emphasis on unconscious forces. 
C)  trait theorists are interested in individual differences. 
D)  people do not have distinctive characteristics, or traits. 
A)  variability in action is important to understanding people's personality, yet is relatively disregarded by trait theory. 
B)  trait theorists have placed far too much emphasis on unconscious forces. 
C)  trait theorists are interested in individual differences. 
D)  people do not have distinctive characteristics, or traits.

Question 14

In observational learning, what happens to the model plays no role in the performance of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Social cognitive theorists are critical of earlier learning theories because of their

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A)  neglect of cognitive variables. 
B)  emphasis on rewards. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  neglect of cognitive variables. 
B)  emphasis on rewards. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 16

Experiments (outlined in the text) which show that a subject can develop a conditioned response through the observation of another person (model) being conditioned are taken as evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  vicarious conditioning. 
B)  negative modeling. 
C)  reverse modeling. 
D)  identification with the conditioner. 
A)  vicarious conditioning. 
B)  negative modeling. 
C)  reverse modeling. 
D)  identification with the conditioner.

Question 17

Standards can be acquired through

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  reinforcement. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 18

With regard to the personality variables of competencies, goals, evaluative standards, and expectancies, social cognitive theorists

Accepted Answer

A)  give people an overall score on each by using self-report questionnaires. 
B)  give people an overall score on each by using projective tests. 
C)  give people an overall score on each by using brain imaging techniques. 
D)  would never give people one overall score on each. 
A)  give people an overall score on each by using self-report questionnaires. 
B)  give people an overall score on each by using projective tests. 
C)  give people an overall score on each by using brain imaging techniques. 
D)  would never give people one overall score on each.

Question 19

Expectations generally

Accepted Answer

A)  are inherited. 
B)  vary from situation to situation. 
C)  cannot be stated in words. 
D)  are consistent from situation to situation. 
A)  are inherited. 
B)  vary from situation to situation. 
C)  cannot be stated in words. 
D)  are consistent from situation to situation.

Question 20

Bandura's microanalytic research strategy emphasizes

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A)  computer generated profiles. 
B)  if-then behavior profiles. 
C)  situation-specific measures. 
D)  the use of strategic expectancies. 
A)  computer generated profiles. 
B)  if-then behavior profiles. 
C)  situation-specific measures. 
D)  the use of strategic expectancies.

Modeling involves the acquisition of

Through observational learning, one can acquire

A feature that differentiates social cognitive theory from behaviorism is the two theories' different views of

A social cognitive theorist would suggest that children can learn aggressive behavior through watching television.

According to social cognitive theory behavior is influenced more by expected consequences than actual consequences.

Self-efficacy beliefs most influence

Delay of gratification research is concerned with

goals usually have a stronger influence on behavior than do goals.

An important aspect of competencies in social cognitive theory is that they are context specific.

The major difference between social cognitive theory and other learning approaches (e.g., Skinner) is that social learning theory

Research reveals that playing violent video games

Research by Bandura and Cervone indicates the goals and feedback affect behavior by influencing

Social-cognitive theorists are critical of trait theory because they think that

In observational learning, what happens to the model plays no role in the performance of behavior.

Social cognitive theorists are critical of earlier learning theories because of their

Experiments (outlined in the text) which show that a subject can develop a conditioned response through the observation of another person (model) being conditioned are taken as evidence of

Standards can be acquired through

With regard to the personality variables of competencies, goals, evaluative standards, and expectancies, social cognitive theorists

Expectations generally

Bandura's microanalytic research strategy emphasizes

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Modeling involves the acquisition of

Through observational learning, one can acquire

A feature that differentiates social cognitive theory from behaviorism is the two theories' different views of

A social cognitive theorist would suggest that children can learn aggressive behavior through watching television.

According to social cognitive theory behavior is influenced more by expected consequences than actual consequences.

Self-efficacy beliefs most influence

Delay of gratification research is concerned with

________ goals usually have a stronger influence on behavior than do ________ goals.

An important aspect of competencies in social cognitive theory is that they are context specific.

The major difference between social cognitive theory and other learning approaches (e.g., Skinner) is that social learning theory

Research reveals that playing violent video games

Research by Bandura and Cervone indicates the goals and feedback affect behavior by influencing

Social-cognitive theorists are critical of trait theory because they think that

In observational learning, what happens to the model plays no role in the performance of behavior.

Social cognitive theorists are critical of earlier learning theories because of their

Experiments (outlined in the text) which show that a subject can develop a conditioned response through the observation of another person (model) being conditioned are taken as evidence of

Standards can be acquired through

With regard to the personality variables of competencies, goals, evaluative standards, and expectancies, social cognitive theorists

Expectations generally

Bandura's microanalytic research strategy emphasizes

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social-Cognitive Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Evaluation

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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goals usually have a stronger influence on behavior than do goals.