Bandura

Definition

Albert Bandura was a psychologist known for his social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in learning. He believed that people learn by watching others and imitating their behaviors.

Related terms

Observational Learning:

This refers to learning through observing others' actions and the consequences they experience.

Vicarious Reinforcement/Punishment: This concept suggests that we can be influenced by seeing others being rewarded or punished for certain behaviors.

Modeling:

Modeling refers to imitating someone else's actions or behaviors as a way of learning new skills or adopting certain attitudes.