1. I CAN Explain the social cognitive premise in regard to personality Explain Bandura’s contribution to this field Explain Rotter’s contribution to this field

2. Social Cognitive View Observational learning is central to personality development Posits that the survival of humanity is dependent upon the replication of the actions of others

3. Albert Bandura Personalities are shaped by the interaction with others People are not just driven by inner forces or environment influences……..but also by our expectations of how our actions might affect other people, the environment, and ourselves. A distinctive feature of the human personality is the ability to see the consequences of our behavior We don’t have to yell ‘fire’ in a crowded theater to know what would happen if we did

4. Reciprocal Determinism Process in which the person, situation and environment mutually influence each other Example: If you like music, your interest (a cognition) might lead you to spend time at concerts (environment) interacting with other music fans (behavior) Cognition Environment Behavior

5. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Behavior function is related to our sense of personal power…or Locus of Control Behavior function is related to our sense of personal power…or Locus of Control Rotter suggested that the expected outcome of the behavior had an impact on the motivation of people to engage in that behavior.Rotter suggested that the expected outcome of the behavior had an impact on the motivation of people to engage in that behavior. If one expects a positive outcome from a behavior then they will be more likely to engage in the behavior.If one expects a positive outcome from a behavior then they will be more likely to engage in the behavior. Julian Rotter’s Social Learning Theory

6. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Current Trends in Personality Theory Family Systems Theory: personality is shaped by the way people interact in the family setting first, then in peer groups Family Systems Theory: personality is shaped by the way people interact in the family setting first, then in peer groups Cultural Differences: cultural values and experiences influence behavior Cultural Differences: cultural values and experiences influence behavior Gender Influences: an increasing appreciation for differences in gender issues Gender Influences: an increasing appreciation for differences in gender issues

7. CAN I Explain the social cognitive premise in regard to personality Explain the social cognitive premise in regard to personality Explain Bandura’s contribution to this field Explain Bandura’s contribution to this field Explain Rotter’s contribution to this field Explain Rotter’s contribution to this field