Three of the Following Are Examples of Self-Regulation as Social

question 55

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are examples of self-regulation as social cognitive theorists describe it. Which one is not a good example of self-regulation?

• A) A student reminds herself in a whisper that she should raise her hand before speaking in class.
• B) A student thinks, "I paid better attention in class today. I'm going to reward myself by watching television when I get home from school."
• C) A student keeps track of the number of times he's gone to the pencil sharpener in a single day.
• D) A student tries hard to earn the reinforcer his teacher has told him he will get for good behavior.

Interpret market diagrams to analyze shifts in supply and demand due to government policies or externalities.

Understand the effect of pollution abatement on social welfare and resource allocation.

Assess the implications of under- or overallocation of resources to public goods and externalities.

Understand the concept of social stereotypes and their influence on perception.

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Definitions:

Resource Mobilization

The process of gathering and deploying both tangible and intangible resources (such as money, support, and information) to achieve specific organizational or social goals.

Collective Action

Activities undertaken by a group of people with the aim of achieving a common goal, often used in the context of social movements and protests.

Organizational

Pertaining to the structure and function of organizations, including their management, culture, and operational dynamics.

Solidarity Theories

Theories concerning the bonds that unite members of a society, focusing on shared values, interests, and goals.