Module 47: social cognitive theories

Social cognitive perspective

A view of behavior influenced by the interaction between people's traits, thinking, and social context.

Reciprocal determinism

The interacting influence of behavior, internal cognition, and environment.

Self

The center of our personality, the organizer of our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Spotlight effect

Overestimating others evaluating our appearance and performance.

Self-esteem

Our feelings of low or high self-worth.

Self-efficacy

Our sense of competence and effectiveness.

Self-serving bias

A readiness to perceive ourselves favorably.

Narcissism

Excessive self-love and self-focus.