ous capability. Vicarious processes refer to the human ability to learn not only from direct experience, but also from the observation of others. Observational learning allows one to develop an idea of how a new behavior is performed with actually performing the behavior oneself. Forethought capability is the fourth concept that is associated with the SCT. It implies that most human behavior is purposive and is regulated by this. Forethought is a person's capability to motivate themselves and guide their actions anticipatorily. It mentions that previous experiences create expectations of the outcome that will occur as a result of performing a behavior, before the behavior is performed. These expectations influence the likelihood that a behavior will be performed again. In the case of the scenario, this concept implies that if the two had been in this predicament prior to that specific time, then it is likely that they would already know what was going to happen. The fifth concept incorporated into the SCT is self-regulatory capability. This allows people to have personal control over their own thoughts, feelings, motivation, and actions. It is important because it allows the gradual substitution of internal controls for external controls of behavior. With this concept applied to the scenario, it simply refers to the extent that each of the individuals had to make their own decisions. The other influenced no ones actions. With that in mind, one couldn't blame the other for making the wrong decision. The last and final concept that is associated with the SCT is self-reflective capability. Self-reflection enables people to analyze their experiences, think about their own thought processes, and alter their thinking accordingly. The most important type of self-reflection is self-efficacy. According to the SCT, people develop perceptions about their own abilities and characteristics that subsequently guide their behavior by d...
