Question 1

In social cognitive theory, one of the ways in which self-regulation is achieved is

Accepted Answer

A)  through the use of external rewards. 
B)  through the use of external cues. 
C)  through the use of internal standards and self-evaluation. 
D)  through the use of internal cues. 
A)  through the use of external rewards. 
B)  through the use of external cues. 
C)  through the use of internal standards and self-evaluation. 
D)  through the use of internal cues.

Question 2

Which of the following conclusions is supported by recent research on self-control?

Accepted Answer

A)  The various self-control concepts and related measures are identical to one another. 
B)  The concept of self-control is the same as intelligence. 
C)  The marshmallow task does not predict physical and mental health 
D)  The marshmallow task can predict school success, and occupational success 
A)  The various self-control concepts and related measures are identical to one another. 
B)  The concept of self-control is the same as intelligence. 
C)  The marshmallow task does not predict physical and mental health 
D)  The marshmallow task can predict school success, and occupational success

Question 3

Self-efficacy involves the generalized expectancy of successful goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

According to social cognitive theory, goal-directed behavior can be explained in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  performance standards. 
B)  feedback information. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  performance standards. 
B)  feedback information. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 6

Social cognitive theory recognizes that people differ not only because of their different emotions and motives, but because of their different

Accepted Answer

A)  archetypes. 
B)  competencies. 
C)  traits. 
D)  levels of self-actualization. 
A)  archetypes. 
B)  competencies. 
C)  traits. 
D)  levels of self-actualization.

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

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In social cognitive theory, one of the ways in which self-regulation is achieved is

Which of the following conclusions is supported by recent research on self-control?

Self-efficacy involves the generalized expectancy of successful goal attainment.

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

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