A Review Of Social Cognitive Theory From The Perspective Of Interpersonal Communication

Social cognition, the skill to act sensibly in social interactions, is being enthusiastically studied in a variety of disciplines alongside clinical sciences, behavioral sciences, and psychology. The purpose of this article is to review the application of social cognition in the fields of interperso...

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Main Author: Vimala, Govindaraju
Format: Article
Language:en
Published: International Journal Documentation & Research Institute (IJDRI) 2021
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Summary:Social cognition, the skill to act sensibly in social interactions, is being enthusiastically studied in a variety of disciplines alongside clinical sciences, behavioral sciences, and psychology. The purpose of this article is to review the application of social cognition in the fields of interpersonal communication and the health environment. Social cognitive theory (SCT) is a type of approach at the interpersonal level that explains active and continuous learning by observing others. Social cognitive theory is a significant source of knowledge in social and health disciplines, explaining how various personal, environmental and cognitive factors affect human behavior. This article reviews the literature on social cognitive theory from a health care perspective.