Chapter 7: Social Social Theory

Five key Construct of Social Cognitive Theory

1. Knowledge

2. Perceived Efficacy

3. Outcome Expectation

4. Goal Formation

5. Sociostructural Factors

*Five key Construct of Social Cognitive Theory*


1. Knowledge

Context Knowledge

Procedureral

Perceived Efficacy

a person’s perception of his or her ability to perform a specific behavior

*Five key Constructs of Social Cognitive Theory*


2. Perceived Self-Efficacy

**Self-efficacy can be increased by four methods of learning**

1. Physiological state

   Learn to diminish fear and negative emotions by controlling somatic reactions.

2. Verbal persuasion

   Convince individuals of their capability to successfully perform a behavior, but avoid overestimating their abilities.

3. Vicarious experience

   Learn by observing others who have successfully performed the behavior, especially when unsure about personal ability.

4. Enactive attainment

   Engage in the behavior with guidance and support to gain

   confidence and increase self-efficacy.

*Five key Constructs of Social Cognitive Theory*


3. Outcome Expectations

Belief must be there that new behavior pays off, long-term or short-term. 

*Five key Constructs of Social Cognitive Theory*


4. Goal Formation

behavior change is best achieved by breaking goals down into a progressive series of subgoals

*Five key Constructs of Social Cognitive Theory*


5. Sociostructural Factors

Environmental factors play a role and self-efficacy is dependent on these factors. 

Reciprocal Triadic Causation

1. Environment

2. Personal

3. Behavior