Question 1

Enactive verification is when one looks at other people's actions and compares them with one's thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Providing personal rewards to reinforce accomplishment of goals builds self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The construct of SCT that pertains to techniques employed by a person to control emotional and physiological states associated with the acquisition of a new behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional coping. 
B)  stress management. 
C)  stress reduction. 
D)  self-control.

Question 4

Statement A: A major limitation of earlier learning theories was that these were either tested on animal models or on human subjects in one-person situations and therefore did not consider social aspects of learning.
Statement B: Albert Bandura at Stanford University, in collaboration with Richard Walters of the University of Waterloo, Ontario, proposed the social learning theory.

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.

Question 5

The construct of SCT that pertains to the confidence a person has in his or her ability to pursue a behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-confidence. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-worth.

Question 6

The values a person places on the probable outcomes that result from performing a behavior are known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Dietary fact sheets addressing the risks for acquiring heart disease will usually ensure that an individual will eat properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The fact that most behavior is purposive and regulated by prior thoughts is called self-regulatory capability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Statement A: The ability to learn from observing other people's behavior and the consequences they face is known as symbolizing capability.
Statement B: The capability of setting internal standards and self-evaluative reactions for one's behavior is known as vicarious capability.

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.

Question 10

The interaction among personal, interpersonal, and environmental factors is known as reciprocal determinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Statement A: A strategy to build self-efficacy is to use persuasion and reassurance.
Statement B: Awareness around the behavior and environment is known as outcome expectancy.

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.

Question 12

Using a demonstration from credible role models can influence the environment construct of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The construct of SCT that pertains to setting goals and developing plans to accomplish chosen behaviors is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-confidence. 
C)  self-control. 
D)  planning.

Question 14

A construct about expected results in social cognitive theory is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Discussion is an effective method to influence the situational perception construct of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social cognitive theory was earlier known as social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Social cognitive theory (SCT) was earlier known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory. 
B)  imitation theory. 
C)  social environment theory. 
D)  psychodynamic theory.

Question 18

All of the following are forms of self-controlling behavior in social learning theory (SLT), except:

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance to deviation. 
B)  environmental control. 
C)  regulation of self-administered rewarding resources. 
D)  postponement of immediate reinforcements in lieu of some more valued reward in the future.

Question 19

Mass media is a cost effective method for providing education to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The capability of setting internal standards and self-evaluative reactions for one's behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Social Cognitive Theory

Enactive verification is when one looks at other people's actions and compares them with one's thinking.

Providing personal rewards to reinforce accomplishment of goals builds self-efficacy.

The construct of SCT that pertains to techniques employed by a person to control emotional and physiological states associated with the acquisition of a new behavior is known as:

The construct of SCT that pertains to the confidence a person has in his or her ability to pursue a behavior is known as:

The values a person places on the probable outcomes that result from performing a behavior are known as:

Dietary fact sheets addressing the risks for acquiring heart disease will usually ensure that an individual will eat properly.

The fact that most behavior is purposive and regulated by prior thoughts is called self-regulatory capability.

Statement A: The ability to learn from observing other people's behavior and the consequences they face is known as symbolizing capability. Statement B: The capability of setting internal standards and self-evaluative reactions for one's behavior is known as vicarious capability.

The interaction among personal, interpersonal, and environmental factors is known as reciprocal determinism.

Statement A: A strategy to build self-efficacy is to use persuasion and reassurance. Statement B: Awareness around the behavior and environment is known as outcome expectancy.

Using a demonstration from credible role models can influence the environment construct of social cognitive theory.

The construct of SCT that pertains to setting goals and developing plans to accomplish chosen behaviors is known as:

A construct about expected results in social cognitive theory is:

Discussion is an effective method to influence the situational perception construct of social cognitive theory.

Social cognitive theory was earlier known as social learning theory.

Social cognitive theory (SCT) was earlier known as:

All of the following are forms of self-controlling behavior in social learning theory (SLT) , except:

Mass media is a cost effective method for providing education to the public.

The capability of setting internal standards and self-evaluative reactions for one's behavior is known as: