PS 232 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Bayesian Probability, Information Overload, Observational Learning
9 Feb 2017
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Expectancies, specific and generalized (can influence/become one another: specific expectancies: Help you adjust to current situation: generalized expectancies: Unsuccessful adjustment can lead to overextending generalized expectancies (ex. 5 rejection letters=no school will ever accept me) I-e scale which measures generalized expectancy that reinforcements in life are controlled by: internal factors (what you do, external factors (luck, fate, power of others) High vs. low self-monitors: high self-monitors: individuals who are concerned with displaying appropriate behavior in social situations, monitoring public appearance, low self-monitors: individuals who are not concerned with displaying appropriate behavior, not concerned with fitting in. Need value: average value placed on this group of related reinforcements, how much you care, unsuccessful adjustment disproportionate need values. Self-efficacy: bandura"s concept: procedural knowledge isn"t enough, perceived belief you can execute specific behavior needed to cope w/ particular situation. Behavior: outcome expectations go hand in hand. Lower more negative outcome expectations: factors influencing self-efficacy.
