The learning activities conducted as part of this SCT-based PSS program were geared
toward bringing about changes in these six constructs. In addition to positing the importance
of these constructs, SCT provides guidance as to how best to influence these
explanatory constructs.3,4 For example, discussions about the benefits of problem solving
and the relevance of PSS to the students’ lives were expected to enhance outcome expectations
and expectancies. As another example, modeling and practicing each step of the
problem-solving processwas expected to enhance the students’behavioral capability and
self-efficacy for problem solving.