Albert Bandura

Social Learning Theory

Albert Bandura

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1- Who is Albert Bandura?

2- What is Social Learning Theory?

3- What are the Mediational Processes?

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Who is Albert Bandura?

Albert Bandura was a psychologist that was known for creating Social Learning Theory and the concept of self-eficacy. He is famours for his Bobo Doll experiment which showed how children are able to learn through observation. This led us to see the role social learning has in development, thus greatly impacting the fields of psychology as well as education with these findings.

What is the Social Learning Theory?

social Learning Theory suggests that people learn from behaviors, attitudes, etc. by observing others. It empasizes the role of modeling, immitation, and reinforcement in the process of learning. THe four parts of it are attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation.

What are the Mediational Processes?

Attention: Focusing on the behavior being observed the more attention given to a model the more they are likely to learn.

Motor Reproduction: The ability to reproduce of imitate a behavuor. Incolces the physical and cognitive ability to be able to carry out the action.

Retention: Remembering the behavior after observing it. The person mustbe able to store and recall the information later.

Motivation: The desire to perform the action influenced by expected rewards or punishments associated with it.

Discuss the potential limitations and criticisms of Bandura's social learning theory, considering alternative explanations for observational learning and behavior acquisition.

His Social Learning Theory is criticized for focusing so much on external observation and neglecting internal factos such as cognition and biology. It also doesn't account for individual differences in behavior and overlooks things like emotions.

Examine cross-cultural variations in the effectiveness of observational learning, considering how cultural norms and values may influence the impact of modeling on behavior.

Cultural norms influence observational learning by shaping what behaviors are modeled. In indicualistic cultures for examples personal achievement is empasized while in a collectivist culture focus more on social harmony. These differences in cultural values can affect how people observe and immitate based on how it alligns with these values.

Reflect on the enduring legacy of Albert Bandura in the field of psychology, discussing the continued relevance of his theories and their implications for contemporary research and practice.

His legacy remains important in pychology through his social Learning Theory and self-efficacy concept. His work has shaped research and practice in education, therapy, and media influecing how behavior is learned. His theories continue to guide even modern pychology showing the impact of his legacy as being enduring.

Investigate specific examples where Bandura’s social learning theory has been applied successfully in educational settings, discussing the outcomes and implications for learning

His Social Learning Theory has been effectively applied in education such as by modeling appropriate behaviors in classrooms, peer tutoring, and educational media. By observing other students learn both academic and social skills which has lead to better engagement and better behavior. this approach encourages active participation which has helped learning.

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Example: Students focusing on a demonstration presented by the teacher on how to solve a problem.

Example: Student takes mental notes and remembers the steps of what to do.

Example: Attempts to solve practice problems.

Example: Good grades act as a motivator to continue practicing.

Created Social Learning TheoryConducted Famous Bobo Doll Experiment Introduced self-eficacy Influenced education, therapy, and behavioral science

Important Information

Born December 4, 1925, in Alberta, CanadaPh.D. in Clinical psychology from the University of Iowa Regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century

Background

Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (1980) Lifetime Achievement Award (2004) Gold Metal Award (2006)

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