Module 47: social cognitive theories

Social cognitive perspective

A view of behavior as influeueed by the interaction between people's traits including

Thinking and social context

.reciprocal determinism

The interacting influence of behavior, internal cognition, and envioument

Self

The center of our personalitythe organizer of our thoughts feelings and actions

Spotlight effect

Overestimating others evaluating our appearance 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