Question 1

According to Bandura,expectations are part of which one of the elements that comprise reciprocal causality?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral factors 
B) Environmental factors 
C) Personal factors 
D) Social factors

Question 2

When a teacher gives a "pep talk" to a student and says "you can do it," the teacher may be able to influence a student's self-efficacy for a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you watch another teacher successfully teach students how to design a web page and you say to yourself "if he can do it,I can do it",you are relying on ________ as a source of self-efficacy information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you watch another teacher successfully teach...

Question 4

In social cognitive theory,the interaction of forces that influence learning is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In social cognitive theory,the interaction of forces...

Question 5

Research on self-efficacy and achievement suggests that school achievement is improved and self-efficacy is increased when students

Accepted Answer

A) accredit their successes to luck or to the intervention of others. 
B) advocate controllable activities rather than tasks that are beyond their abilities. 
C) develop high expectations even in the face of difficulties. 
D) receive rewards or other reinforcements based on the quality of their performances.

Question 6

The following statement is TRUE about the relation between self-efficacy and self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) There appears to be direct relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem. 
B) There is a strong negative correlation between self-efficacy and self-esteem.As self-efficacy increases,self-esteem decreases. 
C) There is a strong positive correlation between self-efficacy and self-esteem.As self-efficacy increases,self-esteem increases. 
D) There is a strong relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem only for non-academic tasks.There is no relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem for academic tasks.

Question 7

Self-efficacy is an important influence on observational learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In order to move from the forethought phase to the performance stage in Barry Zimmerman's (2002)self-regulated learning model,it is important for students to have self-control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mr.Kain believes he can teach any student in his class regardless of the student's background.Mr.Kain demonstrates a teacher who has a strong sense of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr.Kain believes he can teach any student...

Question 10

What are the steps involved in self-regulated learning?

Accepted Answer

A) Modeling,reflection,self-evaluation,devising plans 
B) Teaching,practice,goal-setting,reflective task analysis 
C) Analyzing the task,setting goals,devising plans,enacting strategies 
D) Self-efficacy,strategy use,volition

Question 11

Suzie keeps reminding her friend Bob to repeat the score before he serves the tennis ball.Suzie is engaging in a form of shared

Accepted Answer

A) regulation. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) empathy. 
D) modeling.

Question 12

According to Bandura's theory of self-efficacy,the most important and influential source of self-efficacy information comes from

Accepted Answer

A) modeling. 
B) social persuasion. 
C) volition. 
D) mastery experiences.

Question 13

Bandura challenged and expanded his early work on behavioral conceptions of learning by focusing on

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition of knowledge. 
B) observable performances. 
C) principles of reinforcement and punishment. 
D) social learning theory.

Question 14

Which one of the following quotes is an example of high self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) "I am usually good at math,so I will do well in this class." 
B) "I am usually lucky on this type of test,so I should do well on this one." 
C) "The teacher hates me,so I know I will flunk this course." 
D) "The math teacher is easy-going,so I should do well in this class."

Question 15

Bandura's model of triarchic reciprocal causality is based on the notion of agency and personal control,therefore social influences are not part of his model of reciprocal determinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A student who has good follow-through for completing a task is said to have volition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the best ways teachers can increase a student's sense of self-efficacy for a task is to ensure they have ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the best ways teachers can...

Question 18

Lynn Fuch's research has shown that students who are taught to engage in self-regulated learning do not perform significantly better in math than those who are not taught self-regulated learning strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Volition is another term for task commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following theories places the greatest emphasis on presenting models so that students can learn from observing others complete a task?

Accepted Answer

A) Constructivist theoretical perspectives 
B) Behavioral theory 
C) Social cognitive theory 
D) Expectancy-value theory

Exam 11: Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

According to Bandura,expectations are part of which one of the elements that comprise reciprocal causality?

When a teacher gives a "pep talk" to a student and says "you can do it," the teacher may be able to influence a student's self-efficacy for a task.

If you watch another teacher successfully teach students how to design a web page and you say to yourself "if he can do it,I can do it",you are relying on ________ as a source of self-efficacy information.

In social cognitive theory,the interaction of forces that influence learning is called ________.

Research on self-efficacy and achievement suggests that school achievement is improved and self-efficacy is increased when students

The following statement is TRUE about the relation between self-efficacy and self-esteem.

Self-efficacy is an important influence on observational learning.

In order to move from the forethought phase to the performance stage in Barry Zimmerman's (2002)self-regulated learning model,it is important for students to have self-control.

Mr.Kain believes he can teach any student in his class regardless of the student's background.Mr.Kain demonstrates a teacher who has a strong sense of ________.

What are the steps involved in self-regulated learning?

Suzie keeps reminding her friend Bob to repeat the score before he serves the tennis ball.Suzie is engaging in a form of shared

According to Bandura's theory of self-efficacy,the most important and influential source of self-efficacy information comes from

Bandura challenged and expanded his early work on behavioral conceptions of learning by focusing on

Which one of the following quotes is an example of high self-efficacy?

Bandura's model of triarchic reciprocal causality is based on the notion of agency and personal control,therefore social influences are not part of his model of reciprocal determinism.

A student who has good follow-through for completing a task is said to have volition.

One of the best ways teachers can increase a student's sense of self-efficacy for a task is to ensure they have ________.

Lynn Fuch's research has shown that students who are taught to engage in self-regulated learning do not perform significantly better in math than those who are not taught self-regulated learning strategies.

Volition is another term for task commitment.

Which one of the following theories places the greatest emphasis on presenting models so that students can learn from observing others complete a task?