Week 1: Social Cognitive Theory

Question 1

Define social cognitive theory (SCT)

Answer 1

proposes that people learn through their experiences

Question 2

Define reciprocal determinism

Answer 2

dynamic interactions between an individual, their environment & behaviour. Learned experiences impact how we behave & interact.

Question 3

Define self efficacy

Answer 3

belief in someones ability to succeed

Question 4

Define outcome expectations

Answer 4

belief in ones positive and negitive consequences that will occur from engaing in that behaviour. ex. going to a gym (positive- improve fitness, neg.- being judged).

Question 5

3 aspects to Self regulation

Answer 5

planning, goal setting, monitoring

Question 6

Define barrier & facilitators

Answer 6

social support. Those that can help or hinder you to reach your goals.

Question 7

4 Constructs that affect ones behaviour

Answer 7

1. self efficacy
2. outcome expectations
3. self regulation
4. barriers & facilitators

Question 8

How does self efficacy relate to behaviour change?

Answer 8

may influence the goals people set, ability to persist, and capacity to cope with set backs. There is a strong relationship between self efficacy & health behaviour change & maintenance.

Question 9

4 Sources of self efficacy

Answer 9

1. Mastery experience
2. Vicarious experience
3. social persuasion
4. emotional state

Question 10

Define mastery experience

Answer 10

successful experiences boost self efficacy

Question 11

Define vicarious experience

Answer 11

observing a peer succeed at as task strengthens self belief in ones own ability

Question 12

Define social persuasion

Answer 12

credible communication and feedback can guide someone through a task or motivate them to make their best effort

Question 13

Emotional state

Answer 13

someones attitude toward the task. Can be positive (positive mood) or negative (anxiety).

Question 14

Examples of past mastery experiences

Answer 14

1. Physical assessments
2. small wins/defined goals/ SMART goals
3. obtain med Hx and based behaviour change around this
4. ask client what the last thing they were successful at?

Question 15

Examples of vicarious expereince

Answer 15

1. testimonials/refferals
2. guided visualization
3. role models

Question 16

Examples of social persiasion

Answer 16

1. must be someone they listen to & trust
2. set them up for success
3. support systems

Question 17

Examples of physiological/ emotional state

Answer 17

1. music to set a mood
2. manage stress & anxiety
3. correct misinturpritations
4. educate on normal response to exercise (HR increases, BP increases, SOB, sweaty)

Question 18

Define self regulation

Answer 18

ability to monitor and control ones thoughts, actions and emotions.

Question 19

Define lapses

Answer 19

missing something EX. missing a scheduled exercise session

Question 19

4 self regulatory skills

Answer 19

1. self monitoring
2. schedule & pacing
3. setting goals
4. positive self talk

Question 20

Example of self monitoring

Answer 20

journal or logging the exercise sessions

Question 21

examples of schedule and planning

Answer 21

I have a brunch with friends on tuesday during my regular run time. I will move my run to the morning before the brunch.

Question 22

example of setting goals

Answer 22

I want to run the 5k that is in 3 months

Question 23

example of self talk

Answer 23

talking yourself through a situation and adding positive outcomes “this is challenging but I feel supported and I can reach this goal” or statements that start with “I can…” & “I will…”