Ten-year-old Tisha, a fifth grader, cheated on a test. According to the social-cognitive approach, she is more likely than others to:

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According to the social-cognitive approach, behavior is influenced by cognitive factors such as self-beliefs and expectations. In this case, if Tisha believes that cheating is an effective way to succeed and gets away with it, she is more likely to cheat on subsequent tests. This is known as self-efficacy, and it plays a significant role in shaping behavior. There is no evidence to suggest that Tisha would necessarily engage in other forms of delinquent behavior such as lying, shoplifting or stealing money from her mother.

Ten-Year-Old Tisha, a Fifth Grader, Cheated on a Test