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