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Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory


Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory

Paperback by Bandura, Albert

Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory

£192.59

ISBN:
9780138156145
Publication Date:
1 Nov 1985
Language:
English
Publisher:
Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:
Pearson
Pages:
640 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 1 - 2 May 2024
Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory

Description

Presents a comprehensive theory of human motivation and action from a social-cognitive perspective. This insightful text addresses the prominent roles played by cognitive, vicarious, self-regulatory, and self-reflective processes in psychosocial functioning; emphasizes reciprocal causation through the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, and environmental factors; and systematically applies the basic principles of this theory to personal and social change.

Contents

1. Models of Human Nature and Casualty. 2. Observational Learning. 3. Enactive Learning. 4. Social Diffusion and Innovation. 5. Predictive Knowledge and Forethought. 6. Incentive Motivators. 7. Vicarious Motivators. 8. Self-Regulatory Mechanisms. 9. Self-Efficacy. 10. Cognitive Regulators. References. Index.

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