Psychology
Chapter 14: Theories of Personality
Study Guide for Part 2
Section 14.3: The Learning Approach Theory
Key Questions: What is the Social Cognitive Theory? How can it help explain the horrific actions of Adam Lanza last year in Newtown, CT?
Names and Terms to Know
1. Behaviorism
2. John Watson/B.F. Skinner
3. Socialization
4. Social Learning Theory
5. Albert Bandura
6. “Bobo Doll” Experiment
7. Social Cognitive Theory
a. personal factors
b. behavior factors
c. environmental factors
8. Purposeful Learning
9. Self-efficacy expectations
Section 14.4: The Humanistic and Sociocultural Approaches:
Key Questions: Using the documentary The Interrupters, explain the gang violence in Chicago using Sociocultural theory.
Names and Terms to Know
10. Abraham Maslow
11. Hierarchy of Needs
a. physiological needs
b. security needs
c. social needs
d. esteem needs
e. self-actualization needs
12. Carl Rogers
13. Self-theory
14. Self concept
15. Self esteem
16. Positive self regards
17. Sociocultural Theory
18. individualism
19. collectivism
20. acculturation
21. cultural views
22. body image