Social Learning Theories

Definition

Social learning theories suggest that people learn by observing others' behavior, attitudes, and outcomes, which then influences their own thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Related terms

Observational Learning:

Learning by watching others perform certain behaviors or tasks.

Vicarious Reinforcement: Learning through observation of others being rewarded or punished for their behavior.

Modeling:

Imitating the behavior of others as a way of learning new skills or adopting new attitudes.