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An Agentic Perspective
Viewed people as agents, or originators, of experience Human agency is the ability to act and make things happen Agency entails
Intentionality Forethought Self-reactiveness Self-reflectiveness
Consequences
Parents need to be careful with what they do or say. Children see it all! Sparked research on violence in TV and Video games Smoking Moral Disengagement
Influencing Factors
Characteristics of model and of observer Reinforcements
Reinforcements
Extrinsic Intrinsic Vicarious Self-reinforcement
Self-Efficacy
A central mechanism of personal agency and self-regulation Refers to belief that we can successfully perform behaviors that will produce desired effects Plays a central role in governing our thoughts, motivations, and actions Arises from past accomplishments and changes throughout our lives
Predicting Behavior
Rotters Cognitive Social Learning Approach:
Behavior potential Expectancy Reinforcement value Psychological Situation