Cognitive Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to Bandura's Cognitive Social Learning Theory, detailing fundamental concepts and processes that inform understanding of the theory and its application.

Reciprocal Determinism

The theory that behavior is the result of the interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Outcome Expectations

Beliefs about the likely results of a behavior.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by observing the behavior of others rather than through direct experience.

Modeling

The process of learning behaviors by watching others and imitating their actions.

Self-Regulation Processes

The processes by which individuals control their own behavior through self-observation, self-evaluation, and self-response.

Judgmental Process

The method by which individuals evaluate their performance against personal or social standards.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in a group's ability to achieve goals or complete tasks.

Moral Disengagement

The process of convincing oneself that ethical standards do not apply to oneself in a particular context.

Attention Processes

The mechanisms by which an observer notices and focuses on a model's behavior.

Retention Processes

Steps involved in encoding and storing observed behaviors in memory.

Motor Reproduction Processes

The capability to physically reproduce or execute a learned behavior.

Motivational Processes

Factors that motivate individuals to perform a behavior based on perceived rewards or outcomes.

Social Comparison

Evaluating one's own abilities, achievements, and performance in relation to others.

Personal Standards

Criteria that individuals set for themselves in evaluating their behaviors and outcomes.