FREE Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Exploring Theories and Concepts Questions and Answers

Question 1

What concept suggests that behavior is influenced by the interplay of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors or situational variables?

Accepted Answer

Triadic Reciprocality

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Tri-variables

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Tri-stimuli

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None of the above

Question 2

What is the theory that centers around observable behaviors and suggests that people learn new behaviors through external reinforcement or punishment, as well as by observing and imitating social factors in their environment?

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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Operant conditioning

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Cognitive dissonance theory

Question 3

What are the phases or steps in the process of modeling and building self-efficacy throughout development?

Accepted Answer

Modeling stages

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Observational learning stages

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Cognitive stages

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Sensorimotor stages