Social Learning Theory

What is social learning theory (SLT)?

Learning new behaviours, attitudes, and skills by observing and imitating others.

According to SLT, what are personality structures mainly?

Cognitive.

According to Pervin et al., what four constructs explain SLT and personality?

Competencies/skills, beliefs/expectancies, behavioural standards, personal goals.

What are competencies and skills in SLT?

Behaviours depend on actual skills and expected ability.

What are beliefs in SLT?

Cognitive views about oneself, others, or the environment.

What are expectancies in SLT?

Predictions about the future based on beliefs, past experiences, and current information.

What are behavioural standards in SLT?

Internal criteria used to judge one’s own actions.

How do behavioural standards influence satisfaction?

Meeting them brings satisfaction, failing brings dissatisfaction.

How do personal goals influence personality?

Their identification and pursuit drive personality change and self‑improvement.

What is self‑efficacy?

An individual’s expectation of their own capabilities.

What is self‑esteem?

A global evaluation of personal worth.

How is self‑efficacy related to performance?

Higher self‑efficacy is linked to greater performance.

List the four factors that improve self‑efficacy.

Performance accomplishments, vicarious experience, persuasion, psychological state.

What are performance accomplishments in self‑efficacy?

Positive self‑evaluations of past performance.

What is the purpose of a performance profile?

To help athletes understand their self‑perceptions.

What is vicarious experience in self‑efficacy?

Seeing others perform a task, providing modelling.

What is persuasion in self‑efficacy?

Encouragement or influence from respected individuals.

What is psychological state in self‑efficacy?

Arousal, attention, and focus in line with the inverted U theory.

What cognitive skills are part of psychological state in self‑efficacy?

Concentration, selective attention, multitasking.