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