List and Describe the Components of Bandura's Theory of Self-Regulation

question 60

Essay

List and describe the components of Bandura's theory of self-regulation.

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Definitions:

Protective Response

An organism's defensive reaction to a perceived threat or harmful event, typically aimed at preventing injury or reducing further harm.

Innate Contact Comfort

Innate contact comfort refers to the inborn preference for physical touch and closeness seen in many species, highlighting the importance of touch for psychological and emotional well-being.

Reproductive Fitness

A measure of an individual's genetic contribution to the next generation's gene pool by producing offspring that will survive to reproduce themselves.

Temperamentally Easy

A term describing individuals who are generally calm, adaptable, and positive in their reactions to new situations.