Question 1

Although he really wants to get in a particular honor society, and knows others have lied on their applications in order to increase their chances of being accepted, Mario feels that this violates his sense of professional and personal ethics and he refuses to do so. According to Bandura, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mario's decision to adhere to his ethical standards despite external pressures is an example of self-regulation, where he controls his behavior according to his personal values and principles.

Question 2

Even though he only received a C- on the mid-term examination in his personality psychology class, Jake was pleased with his efforts to remain in the class even though he was having family troubles this semester. According to Bandura, this illustrates the impact of _____ on self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

Self-reward refers to the process of rewarding oneself for making progress or achieving goals, which Jake is doing by being pleased with his efforts despite the challenges.

Question 3

According to Bandura, standards of self-regulation:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

After Amy rudely slammed the door in the face of an individual asking her to sign a petition for curb-side recycling, her mother tells her that she wants her to learn to be more kind to people. According to Bandura, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of maladaptive modeling, where Amy's mother is trying to correct Amy's behavior by encouraging her to model more positive, kind behavior towards others. Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others.

Question 5

Joyce tends to be exploited in her romantic relationships because she feels that no matter how much she tries, people will not love her for who she is. According to Bandura, Joyce is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Joyce's belief that people will not love her for who she is reflects a negative self-assessment, which aligns with Bandura's concept of dysfunctional self-evaluations.

Question 6

Jason is depressed because he feels he does not have the social skills necessary to date a person in his class that he has been madly in love with since the first day. According to Bandua, Jason is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

According to Bandura, perceived inefficacy refers to an individual's belief that they lack the ability to perform actions necessary to achieve desired outcomes, such as social skills for dating in Jason's case.

Question 7

A critical component in Bandura's views on therapeutic intervention includes:

Accepted Answer

Bandura emphasized the importance of modeling, where individuals learn new behaviors by observing others, as a key component in therapeutic interventions.

Question 8

To help a shy individual overcome his anxiety about making conversation with new people, the therapist demonstrates to the client how to: 1) spot people who might like to make conversation, 2) break into an on-going conversation, 3) ask open-ended questions to keep a conversation going, and 4) change topics of conversation without seeming domineering. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The therapist is using mastery modeling by demonstrating specific social skills to help the client learn and practice them.

Question 9

In an attempt to have individuals overcome their snake phobia, it was found that:

Accepted Answer

Watching somebody handle the snake live and then giving the individuals the opportunity to handle the snake themselves is a form of exposure therapy, which is often the most effective treatment for phobias.

Question 10

Based on research assessing the treatment of other types of fears, a therapist would have the greatest likelihood of success helping a client deal with her fear of talking to new people with a program that:

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Therapeutic modeling techniques have been used successfully to help individuals overcome their fear of:

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic modeling techniques have been applied to a wide range of fears and phobias, including those related to animals like snakes and dogs, medical and dental procedures, as well as psychological conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and social withdrawal.

Question 12

Albert's therapist is working with him on changing his thoughts of worthlessness about being downsized from his second job in three years. Albert's therapist is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) focuses on changing negative thought patterns and beliefs, such as feelings of worthlessness, to improve emotional well-being and behavior.

Question 13

Jack is feeling depressed because he has gotten all D's and F's this semester in his first set of exams. He no longer studies because he keeps telling himself that no matter what he does, he will flunk out of college. His counselor tells him that rather than thinking about flunking out, he should think about what he needs to do to pass the next set of tests. The counselor also shows him some note-taking skills. The counselor is employing:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression.

Question 14

In a self-defense class, women are asked to fight off the simulated attacks of an assailant. The attacker increases the force of the attacks as the women get more proficient at delivering their defensive strikes. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of graduated mastery, where the difficulty or intensity of a task is increased as the learner becomes more skilled, allowing for progressive improvement and adaptation.

Question 15

Introducing mastery modeling into a program of self-defense training for women involves using:

Accepted Answer

Mastery modeling in self-defense training involves cognitive restructuring to change attitudes, modeling to project self-confidence, and simulated enactments to practice clear and forceful communication.

Question 16

Those women who completed a self-defense-training course based on mastery modeling and self-efficacy _____ than they did prior to participating in the program.

Accepted Answer

The self-defense-training course based on mastery modeling and self-efficacy likely improved the women's confidence and perception of vulnerability, but it does not necessarily correlate with a reduction in the number of assaults.

Question 17

A characteristic strength of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is its:

Accepted Answer

Bandura's social-cognitive theory is known for its emphasis on systematic research and its concern for addressing important social issues, making options A and C correct.

Question 18

A characteristic limitation of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is it:

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Question 19

A characteristic limitation of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is it:

Accepted Answer

Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint does not give much attention to developmental aspects of personality.

Question 20

According to Mischel, an individual uses _____ to process information about the environment and generate complex patterns of behavior reactions to it.

Accepted Answer

Mischel's theory emphasizes "cognitive-affective units," which are mental representations and processes that help individuals interpret and respond to environmental stimuli, leading to complex behavior patterns.

Quiz 10: The Social-Cognitive Viewpoint: Cognitive Processes and Personality

Even though he only received a C- on the mid-term examination in his personality psychology class, Jake was pleased with his efforts to remain in the class even though he was having family troubles this semester. According to Bandura, this illustrates the impact of _____ on self-regulation.

According to Bandura, standards of self-regulation:

After Amy rudely slammed the door in the face of an individual asking her to sign a petition for curb-side recycling, her mother tells her that she wants her to learn to be more kind to people. According to Bandura, this is an example of:

Joyce tends to be exploited in her romantic relationships because she feels that no matter how much she tries, people will not love her for who she is. According to Bandura, Joyce is demonstrating:

Jason is depressed because he feels he does not have the social skills necessary to date a person in his class that he has been madly in love with since the first day. According to Bandua, Jason is exhibiting:

A critical component in Bandura's views on therapeutic intervention includes:

In an attempt to have individuals overcome their snake phobia, it was found that:

Based on research assessing the treatment of other types of fears, a therapist would have the greatest likelihood of success helping a client deal with her fear of talking to new people with a program that:

Therapeutic modeling techniques have been used successfully to help individuals overcome their fear of:

Albert's therapist is working with him on changing his thoughts of worthlessness about being downsized from his second job in three years. Albert's therapist is engaging in:

In a self-defense class, women are asked to fight off the simulated attacks of an assailant. The attacker increases the force of the attacks as the women get more proficient at delivering their defensive strikes. This is an example of:

Introducing mastery modeling into a program of self-defense training for women involves using:

Those women who completed a self-defense-training course based on mastery modeling and self-efficacy _____ than they did prior to participating in the program.

A characteristic strength of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is its:

A characteristic limitation of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is it:

A characteristic limitation of Bandura's social-cognitive viewpoint is it:

According to Mischel, an individual uses _____ to process information about the environment and generate complex patterns of behavior reactions to it.