Canadian-American psychologist who is known for his social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observational learning in human behavior. He proposed that people learn not only from their own experiences but also from observing the actions and outcomes of others. He conducted experiments on imitation, aggression, self-efficacy, and self-regulation using models such as live people, films, or cartoons. He also developed the concept of reciprocal determinism, which states that behavior, cognition, and environment influence each other in a dynamic interaction.
- Bobo Doll experiment
- Observational Learning
- Bandura’s learning model triangle
Bio
Year of birth: (born::1925)
Year of death: (died::2021)
Nationality: (nationality::Canadian-American)
Family: Wife - Virginia Varns
Period: (timecontext::20th century, early 21st century)
Works
Important Works: (impworks::Social Learning Theory, Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, Social Foundations of Thought and Action)
Contributions: Developed social learning theory, introduced the concept of self-efficacy
Key Ideas: (KeyIdeas::Social Learning Theory, Self-Efficacy, Observational Learning)
Known For: (KnownFor::Social Learning Theory, Self-Efficacy)
Influenced By: (influencedby::Clark L. Hull, Kenneth Spence, Robert Sears)