Albert Bandura: The Social Cognitive Theory
Jerry D. Nicholson
Liberty University
Student ID: 21273100
PSYC 341
October 7, 2007
Abstract
Albert Bandura is one of the pioneers in the study of human development. His biographical background lays a good foundation for the basis of his work as a psychologist. His social cognitive theory will be examined in detail to highlight the effect that environment has on behavior. There are four basic features to the theory introduced by Bandura that will be discussed; (1) observational learning, (2) self-regulation, (3) self-efficacy, and (4) reciprocal determinism. All four features combined will prove to offer a keen insight into the environmental aspect of our behavior.
Albert Bandura: The Social Cognitive Theory
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