title: Control orientation among alcoholics: a cognitive social learning perspective.
abstract: A cognitive social learning model of the maintenance of problem drinking is presented. Basic constructs involving social skills acquisition, experienced cognitive control and self-efficacy expectations as they relate to alcoholism are discussed. It is concluded that the model provides a useful theoretical framework in which to conceptualize the development, maintenance and treatment of drinking problems. A number of specific suggestions are made for further research which test various hypotheses generated by this model.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012056:Reinforcement, Social; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology