Social Foundations Of Thought And Action

Presenting a theory of human motivation from a social-cognitive perspective, this book addresses the roles played by cognitive, vicarious, self-regulatory, and self-reflective processes in psychosocial functioning. It emphasizes reciprocal causation through the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, and environmental factors. 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.