Bandura's Social Learning Theory Overview

An evolving theory of social learning that builds upon Social Learning Theory (SLT), focusing on the role of observation, reward, and punishment in learning.

Observational learning where the observed behavior is rewarded, increasing the likelihood of the observer mimicking it.

Observational learning where the observed behavior is punished, decreasing the likelihood of the observer mimicking it.

SCLT has a substantial body of research supporting its principles of observational learning.

SCLT addresses important theoretical issues, such as the role of reward and the stability of behavior in social learning.

SCLT's comprehensiveness and intricate nature make it challenging to operationalize and apply in real-world settings.

Many applications of SCLT tend to concentrate on self-efficacy and other particular constructs while overlooking other aspects of the theory.

SCLT isn't a fully standardized and organized theory. It remains somewhat loosely structured compared with other grand theories of learning and behaviorism.

An individual's belief in their own capability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish certain tasks.

A theory of learning that emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in acquiring new knowledge and behaviors.

An expanded version of social learning theory, incorporating cognitive processes like attention, memory, and motivation.

A prominent psychologist known for his social cognitive theory of learning and development.

A relatively permanent change in knowledge or behavior due to experience.

Learning by watching and understanding others' actions and behaviors.

Learning by imitating the behaviors of others.

Mental activities like attention, memory, and motivation that play a role in learning.

A form of learning that relies on immediate consequences of an action (e.g., rewards).

A learning theory that emphasizes observable behaviors and the environmental factors influencing them.

Learning by watching and imitating others' behaviors.

The process of observing and imitating a model's behavior.

A real person demonstrating a behavior.

Learning by listening to instructions or explanations.

Learning from characters in books, movies, or media.

Learning can occur without a direct change in observable behavior.

Mental processes are crucial for observational learning.

Aggressive behavior can be learned by observing aggressive models.

Moral judgments about right and wrong can develop through observation.

Internal rewards like satisfaction or pride that motivate learning and behavior.

The observer must focus on the model's behavior in order to learn.

Remembering the observed behavior to accurately replicate it later.

The process of learning by observing and imitating others' behavior.

The desire to demonstrate what has been learned using modeling.

The ability to replicate an observed behavior.

Self-efficacy beliefs are specific to certain situations, and don't always align with broader personality traits.

Some self-efficacy beliefs, like wanting to quit smoking, might not always translate into actual behavioral change.

SCLT combines behavioral and cognitive learning elements, focusing on attention, memory, and motivation in learning.

SCLT emphasizes cognitive elements like attention, memory, and motivation during learning, unlike strict behaviorism.

SCLT often overlooks how learning changes with age and development.

SCLT sometimes neglects the complexities of motivation, conflict, and emotions in learning and behavior.

Current research on SCLT is in early stages and not fully conclusive.

Five cognitive factors influencing behavior in Social Cognitive Learning Theory (SCLT): expectations of future consequences, vicarious experiences, how expectations affect information processing, decisions based on expectations, and the effect of unexpected consequences.

Learning new behaviors by observing models.

Increased tendency to perform a learned behavior after observing a model being rewarded for it.

Decreased tendency to perform a learned behavior after observing a model being punished.

Return of an inhibited response after seeing a model perform the same action without adverse consequences.

Human behavior is a dynamic interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Belief in one's ability to successfully execute a behavior.

Individuals' own judgments about appropriate behavior influencing actions.

Social Learning Theory (SLT) was renamed Social Cognitive Learning Theory (SCLT) by Bandura.

Self-efficacy influences the types of tasks people choose to undertake.

Self-efficacy impacts the difficulty of goals people set.

Higher self-efficacy leads to greater effort and persistence towards goals.

Self-efficacy impacts how easily one learns and achieves.