Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory Defines Physiological and Psychological Arousal

question 101

Multiple Choice

Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines physiological and psychological arousal as ________.

• A) gaining knowledge by observing how others perform a task and then modeling one's own behavior in a similar manner
• B) statements from others that convince a person that he or she can successfully perform the task
• C) succeeding on a similar prior task and attributing that success to one's own capabilities rather than to luck or circumstances
• D) potential energizing forces that can increase self-efficacy beliefs if the focus is directed to the task

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The aspect of memory in which information is stored for extended periods, ranging from several minutes to a lifetime.

Retroactive Interference

A memory impairment phenomenon where new information interferes with the recall of old information.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming sensory information into a form that can be stored and recalled later from the memory.

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor; the decomposition of organic matter.