Deck 11: Social Learning: Banduras Social Cognitive Theory

Question 1

Bandura's theory is called

A) theory of imitation.
B) social cognitive theory.
C) drive reduction theory.
D) theory of operant condition.

Answer 1

social cognitive theory.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a process of observational learning?

A) attentional processes
B) retentional processes
C) motor reproduction process
D) intentional processes

Answer 2

intentional processes

Question 3

An example of a symbolic model is

A) an adult.
B) a picture.
C) a child.
D) an animal.

Answer 3

a picture.

Question 4

Complex learning, such as driving a car, can be explained by

A) trial and error.
B) contiguity.
C) imitation.
D) motivation.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a source of reinforcement in imitation?

A) operant reinforcement
B) direct reinforcement
C) vicarious reinforcement
D) reinforcement of the model

Question 6

Which of the following is not an effect of imitation?

A) modeling effect
B) inhibitory-disinhibitory effect
C) eliciting effect
D) violent content effect

Question 7

Bandura's theory is based on

A) a model of operant conditioning.
B) social conditions.
C) classical conditioning.
D) self-efficacy theory.

Question 8

Which of the following abilities is not important in Bandura's theory?

A) ability to think
B) ability to change one's mind
C) ability to symbolize
D) ability to anticipate consequences of one's behavior

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the control systems that Bandura noted?

A) stimulus control
B) response control
C) outcome control
D) symbolic control

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the features of the agentic perspective?

A) unexpected eventualities
B) intentionality
C) forethought
D) self reflection

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the influences on self-efficacy?

A) enactive
B) vicarious
C) persecutive
D) emotive

Question 12

An example of a behavior that would not result in low self-efficacy is

A) failure in school.
B) persuasion that one is competent.
C) criticism.
D) comparisons between one's performance and that of peers.

Question 13

Teachers use models in the classroom such as

A) play time.
B) rewards.
C) instructions and directions.
D) reflexology.

Question 14

An example of using models to modify behavior do not include

A) identifying sequences of inappropriate behavior.
B) identifying negative consequences.
C) rescripting behaviors.
D) acting out modified scripts for them.

Question 15

Some classroom behaviors appear to be under direct control of specific stimuli. Which of the following is not one of them?

A) shouting loudly to gain control
B) establishing clear rules
C) using a verbal signal
D) using a bell or buzzer

Question 16

People with low evaluation of personal competencies are likely to

A) judge themselves positively but have low self-esteem.
B) judge themselves negatively but have high self-esteem.
C) judge themselves negatively and have poor self-esteem.
D) judge themselves positively and have high self-esteem.

Question 17

The development of a sense of personal power (agency) is developed in children by

A) presenting children with challenging tasks so they feel the pressures of real life.
B) presenting children with easy tasks so they can succeed quickly.
C) presenting children with tasks that are drill and practice related so they get the basics of the concept.
D) presenting children with tasks that allow them to experience success.

Question 18

Since the effect of comparing one's achievements with those of others is an important influence in self-efficacy, a teacher should

A) involve students in competitive activities so that they learn how to win.
B) involve students in cooperative learning activities.
C) involve students in math games (drills and relays) so that they have fun and see other students model winning.
D) involve students in independent work so they feel a personal sense of accomplishment and not like they cheated.

Question 19

Persuasory influences by teachers do not positively affect self-efficacy if they

A) encourage the student to complete the extra assignment.
B) praise the student's work.
C) talk with the student about how the assignment could be improved.
D) reflect doubt on the student's ability to complete an assignment.

Question 20

Which of the following physiological states negatively influences judgments of self-efficacy?

A) high anxiety
B) enhanced anticipation
C) high excitement
D) optimism

Question 21

Observational learning theory has been useful in an effort to understand the influence of television on

A) aggression.
B) cooperation.
C) rewards for behaviors.
D) gangs.

Question 22

Bandura's theory has provided useful explanations for the effectiveness of

A) play therapy.
B) cooperative learning.
C) unintended consequences.
D) incarceration.