Concepts of Social Cognitive Theory

Reciprocal Determinism

dynamic interaction, person influences, behavior influences, env influences (triangle)

Environment

external factors can affect if a person is physically active, social, and physical environment

provides models for behavior

RWA: provide opportunities for PA by modifying environment or incorporation social support (or both)

Situation

one’s perception of their environment, can influence PA

can be real, distorted, or imagined

Behavioral Capacity

possessing knowledge/skills to perform a behavior

outcome expectations

what a person expects to happen if active, positive/negative

outcome expectancies

VALUE placed on given outcome, pos/neg

people will chose to perform the activity that they perceive will maximize positive outcomes

self control of performance

personal regulation of goal directed behavior

goal setting, self monitoring, problem solving, self reward

observational learning

people can learn PA behaviors by watching another person

Reinforcements and Punishments

responses to a persons behavior (exercise), either pos/neg, that increases or decreases the likelihood of reoccurrence of behavior

Self Efficacy

confidence a person FEELS about performing a PARTICULAR activity

“I can do this”

Emotional Coping Responses

strategies or tactics that are used by a person to deal with emotional stimuli