Module 47 LearningCurves
_____ proposed the social-cognitive perspective.
Bandura
Juan loves horseback riding. What would be an environmental factor associated with horseback riding for Juan?
having friends that also ride horses
Juan loves horseback riding. Which choice exemplifies an internal personal factor associated with horseback riding for Juan?
his thoughts and feelings about riding horses
Which choice correctly pairs a personality theory with a proponent?
humanistic—Maslow
According to social-cognitive psychologists, the BEST way to predict future behavior is through:
past behavior patterns in similar situations.
The Chinese proverb, the first step to better times is to imagine them, is a reflection of:
possible selves
According to social-cognitive psychologists, the BEST place to assess behavior is in:
realistic situations
Joshua's history of romantic relationships influences his attitudes toward romantic relationships, which changes how he now responds to his current girlfriend. This is an example of:
reciprocal determinism
Sarah's optimism is both a contributor to and a product of her successful career accomplishments. This BEST illustrates the concept of:
reciprocal determinism.
Card players who attribute their wins to their own skill and their losses to bad luck BEST illustrate a _____ bias.
self-serving
These theories build from research on learning and thought processes.
social-cognitive
This perspective on personality emphasizes the interaction of people's traits with their situations.
social-cognitive
Card players who attribute their wins to their own skill and their losses to bad luck BEST illustrate:
the self-serving bias
Excessive self-love and self-absorption is called:
narcissism.
When their self-esteem has been threatened, people with large egos may:
react violently
Brenda's past experiences in college classes influence her attitude toward academic achievement, which then influence how she prepares for her current classes. This is an example of:
reciprocal determinism.
According to the textbook, psychology's concern with people's sense of self dates back at LEAST to:
William James
Bernadette is applying to graduate school and has several items she must turn in with her application, including letters of recommendation, GRE scores, transcripts, and a personal statement. Which of these is likely the BEST indicator of her potential for success in graduate school?
her academic transcripts
Lin enjoys roller skating with her friends. Which choice exemplifies an internal personal factor associated with roller skating for Lin?
her own thoughts and feelings about roller skating