Self-Regulation Theory

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the theories of Bandura, Baumeister, and Kopp regarding self-regulation, its developmental stages, and influencing factors.

Albert Bandura

Psychologist who introduced mediating variables into classical learning theory, viewing individuals as active agents rather than passive recipients of stimuli.

Reciprocal determinism

The concept that external environmental factors and internal cognitive/personality factors both influence behavior, which then feeds back to shape those same factors.

Self-regulation

A system of conscious, personal factors including cognitive structures and processes that allow for the perception, evaluation, and regulation of behavior.

Self-observation

A prerequisite for self-regulation based on quality, quantity, speed, or originality in competence situations, or sociability and morality in interpersonal situations.

Personal standards

Internal references used to evaluate performance relative to one's own benchmarks rather than comparing to others.

Reference standards

Criteria for evaluating performance relative to a "norm" or the performance of other people.

Performance attribution

The process of identifying whether external or internal causes are responsible for one's successes and failures.

Neurophysiological modulation

Developmental stage from birth to $2 ext{--}3$ months involving reflexes and adaptation to activation cycles.

Sensorimotor modulation

Developmental stage from $3 ext{--}9+$ months characterized by self-initiated motor actions and behavior modification based on the environment without conscious representation.

Control phase

Developmental stage from $9 ext{--}12$ months to $18+$ months involving increased attention to social situations and task demands to regulate emotions and behavior.

Emergence of self-control

Developmental stage at $24+$ months involving cooperation, thinking in representations like rules, and the ability to delay behavior.

Emotional self-control

The ability to manage anger and frustration and calm oneself during emotionally aroused situations.

Cognitive self-regulation

The background cognitive processes that support problem-solving abilities.

Social self-control

The ability to inhibit or regulate speech and actions, particularly to avoid reflecting negative opinions or thoughts.

Standards (Baumeister)

One of the factors of self-regulation referring to the specific criteria for desired behavior.

Monitoring (Baumeister)

The conscious observation of thoughts and situations to ensure that standards of behavior are not violated.

Willpower

According to Baumeister, an internal resource that enables the regulation of impulses.

Temperament

A genetically coded behavioral pattern involving effortful control, behavioral inhibition, and the avoidance of novel situations.

Ego depletion

A concept in Baumeister's Strength Model stating that the limited energy available for self-regulation can be exhausted.

Training hypothesis

The theory that self-regulation can be developed through practice, such as avoiding swearing or using a non-dominant hand, similar to muscle growth.

Self-monitoring

A tool used in self-control therapy, such as keeping a diary, to precisely track and observe behaviors like smoking or eating habits.

Learning Theory

A framework that describes how individuals acquire, process, and retain knowledge.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by watching others and mimicking their behavior.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

Goal Setting

The process of specifying objectives to accomplish, which can enhance motivation and performance.

Social Learning Theory

Theory that emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modeling behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to do something for its own sake, for the inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity to earn a reward or avoid punishment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals change unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.

Behavioral Modifications

Techniques to encourage or discourage specific behaviors through reinforcement or punishment.

Developmental Milestones

Key skills or behaviors that most children can do by a certain age, indicating healthy development.