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Social Cognitive Learning Theory

A major contemporary learning view of personality, which holds that personality traits result from a person’s learning history and their expectations, beliefs, etc.

Reciprocal Determinism

In social Cognitive theories, the two way interaction between aspects of the environment and aspects of the individual in the shaping of personality traits.

Nonshared Enviornment

Unique aspects of a person’s environment and experience that are not shared with family members.

Culture

A program of shared rules that govern the behavior of members of a community or society, and a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes shared by most members of that community.

Individualist Cultures

Cultures in which the self is regarded as autonomous and individual goals and wishes are prized above duty and relations with others.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures in which the self is regarded as embedded in relationships, and harmony with one’s group is prized above individual goals and wishes.

Humanist Cultures

A psychological approach that emphasizes personal growth, resilience and the achievement of human potential.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Love or support given to another person with no conditions attached.

Existentialism

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the inevitable dilemmas and challenges of human existence.