How do the theoretical models of social cognitive theory and
sociocultural cognition differ?  (*Or* if they don't differ, by whom /
in which context is each term used?)

I'd appreciate some brief info on points of difference in their
definitions, the methods used to measure/explore them (i.e.,
experimental design vs. ...?), etc., AND/OR a link to a book or a
highly credible web site that would address my question in an
easy-to-read manner.

My own field is media studies, but I'd welcome an answer from the
perspective of any related discipline (education, psychology,
sociology, etc).

Thanks!

I am a lay person and perhaps you might feel like laughing at my suggestion here.

Anyway, here goes :

Perhaps an understanding of COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY might be
helpful for your subject.

Try out http://moodgym.anu.edu.au 

You have to register to use their, well 'educational online tools'.

I also recommend the book 'FEELING GOOD : The New Mood Therapy' by David D Burns.

Hope this was helpful.