W11 | Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory

What is the key concept in Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory?

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Reciprocal determinism

• Trait theory

Which of the following best describes observational learning?

• Learning through punishment

• Learning by direct experience

• Learning by observing others' behaviors

• Learning through trial and error

According to Bandura, self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to:

• Be influenced by others

• Succeed in specific situations

• Learn through punishment

• Control their environment

Bandura’s famous Bobo Doll experiment demonstrated the power of:

• Classical conditioning

• Punishment and reward

• Unconscious motivation

• Observational learning

In Bandura's theory, what does reciprocal determinism refer to?

• The interaction between behavior, personal factors, and the environment

• Behavior being determined solely by the environment

• Personality being shaped only by biological factors

• A focus on unconscious processes

Which of the following is NOT a key element in Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory?

• Classical conditioning

• Observational learning

• • Reciprocal determinism

• Self-efficacy

Bandura’s theory suggests that behavior can be learned without:

• Observing others

• Positive reinforcement

• Direct experience

• The environment influencing it

In Bandura’s view, personality development is shaped by:

• The interaction of social, cognitive, and environmental factors

• Only biological factors

• Unconscious motives

• Genetics alone

What role does self-efficacy play in Bandura’s theory of personality?

• It predicts people’s biological traits

• It refers to unconscious desires

• It only influences behavior in childhood

• It determines how confident people are in their ability to succeed

Bandura’s theory contrasts with behaviorism by emphasizing:

• The role of cognitive processes in learning

• The importance of reinforcement and punishment alone

• The unconscious mind

• Biological instincts