In Social-Cognitive Theory, Knowledge and Skills That Are Needed to Adjust

question 238

Multiple Choice

In social-cognitive theory, knowledge and skills that are needed to adjust in our social environment are known as ______.

• A) expectancies
• B) self-efficacy
• C) encoding strategies
• D) competencies

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Definitions:

In-Laws

Refers to relatives by marriage, specifically the family of one's spouse.

Ethnic Identities

The aspects of individuals' self-conception and sense of belonging that relate to their ethnicity or cultural background.

Religious Beliefs

Pertains to the faith or convictions related to a recognition of, and reverence for, a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

Prejudice and Discrimination

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes about individuals or groups, often negative and not based on actual experience, whereas discrimination involves actions or policies that treat people unfairly based on their membership in a particular group.