Discussion Post: Cognitive and Social-Cognitive Theory
Review the Learning Resources, focusing on theorists, cultural considerations, assessments/interventions, limitations, and unique aspects of the cognitive and social-cognitive theory.
Post one key idea each from the cognitive and from the social-cognitive theoretical orientations. What is a main difference between these theoretical orientations? What is similar between these theories? Which one do you more closely align with?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• Cervone, D., & Pervin, L. A. (2019). Personality: Theory and research (14th ed.). Wiley.
o Chapter 11, "A Cognitive Theory: George A. Kelly's Personal Construct Theory of Personality" (pp. 301-329)
o Chapter 12, "Social-Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel" (pp. 330-360)
o Chapter 13, "Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Developments" (pp. 362-392).