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Social Cognitive Theory
through observation and imitation, we shape our world and are shaped by it
Behavioral Approach
observable learning through conditioning or observation
Self
the "I" that observes, reflects, and experiences— the core of who we are
Self-Concept
how we see ourselves in the world
Self-Efficacy
a person's belief in their ability to succeed in a particular situation
Self-Esteem
your opinion of yourself
The Spotlight Effect
feeling like the world is watching, even when it's not
Self-Serving Bias
taking credit for success and blaming others for failure
Traits
stable personality characteristics that causes individuals to behave in certain ways
Personality Inventory
questionnaires designed to gauge a wide range of feelings and behaviors assessing several personality traits at once
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
contains a variety of true/false questions, used to describe a person's mental process and how they manage stress
Empirically Derived Test
built on data, not assumptions, unlike projective tests or psychoanalysis
The Big Five Theory (Big Five Factors)
McCrae and Costa or OCEAN or CANOE
Agreeableness
sympathetic/cooperative vs cold/harsh
Openness to Experience
imaginative/philosophical vs uncreative/unintellectual
Extraversion
bold/energetic vs shy/bashful
Conscientiousness
efficient/organized vs haphazard/careless
Neuroticism (Emotional Stability Level)
moody/nervous vs relaxed/calm
Factor Analysis
statistical method for identifying clusters of items that tend to be answered the same way
Reciprocal Determinism
we influence our environment just as much as it influences us — a dynamic dance of cause and effect