Within Social Cognitive Theory, the Concept of Self-Regulation Refers to

question 35

Multiple Choice

Within social cognitive theory, the concept of self-regulation refers to

• A) consistently using self-control skills in new situations.
• B) controlling one's actions in the absence of external reinforcement or punishment.
• C) how capable one feels one is to carry out a particular task.
• D) the ability to accurately evaluate the effect of one's behaviors on achieving a goal.

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Definitions:

In-group

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, often leading to favoritism toward group members and discrimination against non-members.

Primary Emotions

Basic emotions experienced by humans, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger, that are universal across cultures.

Secondary Emotions

Complex feelings that develop from primary emotions and involve a higher level of cognitive appraisal, such as guilt, shame, pride, and embarrassment.

Boost Mood

To boost mood means to improve one's emotional state or bring about a more positive feeling.