Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory

Presents A Comprehensive Theory Of Human Motivation And Action From A Social-cognitive Perspective. This Insightful Text Addresses The Prominent Roles Played By Cognitive, Vicarious, Self-regulatory, And Self-reflective Processes In Psychosocial Functioning; Emphasizes Reciprocal Causation Through The Interplay Of Cognitive, Behavioral, And Environmental Factors; And Systematically Applies The Basic Principles Of This Theory To Personal And Social Change.-- Models Of Human Nature And Causality -- Observational Learning -- Enactive Learning -- Social Diffusion And Innovation -- Predictive Knowledge And Forethought -- Incentive Motivators -- Vicarious Motivators -- Self-regulatory Mechanisms -- Self-efficacy -- Cognitive Regulators. Albert Bandura. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.