Lecture on Personality - Behavioral/Social Learning Approach

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the behavioral/social learning approach to personality, focusing on gender roles, observational learning, and related psychological theories.

Gender Roles

The roles and behaviors that society considers appropriate for individuals of each gender.

Observational Learning

A process through which individuals learn behaviors by observing and imitating others.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition where individuals feel unable to control their situation, leading to passive behavior.

Locus of Control

The degree to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them; it can be internal or external.

Androgyny

A gender identity that encompasses both masculine and feminine traits.

Congruence Model

A framework suggesting that well-adjusted individuals align their gender role with societal expectations.

Unmitigated Agency

A focus on one's own needs and desires, often at the expense of others.

Unmitigated Communion

A focus on caring for others to the detriment of one's own well-being.

Bandura’s Four-Step Model

A model suggesting people must attend to, remember, enact, and expect rewards from aggressive behavior before imitating it.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one can influence their life outcomes through their own efforts.

External Locus of Control

The belief that external forces dictate life outcomes beyond one's control.

Androgynous Model

Posits that the best-adjusted individuals exhibit both masculine and feminine qualities.

Mass Media Aggression

The concept that exposure to media violence results in increased aggressive behaviors.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions that can be influenced by one's locus of control and learned behaviors.

Gender Role Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the behaviors and expectations associated with their gender.