Social foundations of thought and action : a social cognitive theory / Albert Bandura.

Abstract

Abstract: This book presents the theory of human motivation and action, from the cognitive perspective. Chapter 1 concerns the models of human nature and causality, such as the Psychodynamic Theory, the Trait Theory, and the Social Cognitive Theory. Chapters 2 through 5 contain topics on observation learning, enactive learning, the diffusion of social practices, and predictive knowledge and forethought. Chapters 6 through 10 discusses incentive motivators, vicarious motivators, self-regulation mechanisms, self-efficacy, and cognitive regulators. The chapters in this book cover a many issues relating to human thought, motivation, and behavior.