Exam 12: Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Mischel conducted research on the delay of gratification in

Mischel's term "cognitive person variables" refers to

Discuss Mischel's "CAPS" model. Include brief explanations of all major terms and ideas.

In Mischel's research, preschoolers delayed their gratification by waiting for

The same outcomes are not rewarding for everyone, because people differ in their subjective stimulus values.

A "prototype" is a typical example of a category.

Expectancies are internal, subjective beliefs about what will happen in a situation.

The term consistency paradox refers to

Which of the following is not one of the expectancies described by Mischel?

Describe Mischel's research on the delay of gratification. List some of his important findings.

Explain the term "consistency paradox."

"If Jerry is shouting now, he may soon hit." This is an example of a __________.

According to Mischel, traits __________ behavior.

Mischel challenged the traditional personality theory assumption of

Individual differences in students valuing of their teacher's praise is an example of

Preschoolers who could delay gratification had better ego skills, years later, when they were high school age adolescents.

Use cognitive social learning theory to explain how the behavior and personality characteristics of artist Frida Kahlo. Describe her personality and how cognitive social learning theory would explain why she had those characteristics.

According to Mischel and his colleagues, the effect of traits on behavior depends upon

In Mischel's terminology, the __________ of an extraverted person might include knowing how to begin a conversation with a stranger and thinking of things to say in a conversation.

The term consistency paradox refers to the finding from research that people are more consistent than would be expected from personality trait theory.