Social Cognitive Theory

9 May 2023
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Social learning theory
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theory that emphasizes learning through observation of others.
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Social cognitive theory
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This theory examines the processes involved as people learn from observing others and gradually acquire control over their own behavior.
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Learning (social cognitive definition)
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a change in mental structures that creates the capacity to demonstrate different behaviors.
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Modeling
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The tendency of individuals to imitate the behaviors they observe in others. (Think of the effect of popular sports figures on youngsters—that's modeling).
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Cognitive modeling
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where teachers deliberately model strategies they want students to use.
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Vicarious learning
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we watch others and adjust our own behavior based on what happens to them.
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Vicarious reinforcement
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increasing the chances that we will repeat a behavior by observing another person being reinforced for that behavior (you see another student gets candy for doing something so you imitate that student).
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Inhibition
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a self-imposed restriction on one's behavior.
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Ripple effect
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"contagious" spreading of behaviors through imitation.
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Self-regulation or self-management
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use of behavioral learning principles to change your own behavior.
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Cognitive behavior modification
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the modification of overt behavior through the manipulation of covert thought processes (e.g., teaching metacognitive strategies to improve reading).
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Self-efficacy
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a person's sense of being able to deal effectively with a particular task.
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Self-modeling
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Behavioral changes result from people observing and reflecting on their own behaviors (for example when you watch a video of your own teaching).
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Self-instruction
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talking oneself through the steps of a task.