BANDURA

BANDURA’S SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

emphasized that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, not just through direct experience.

DEVELOPED BY

Albert Bandura

ALBERT BANDURA IS FAMOUS FOR

Bobo doll experiment, proving children imitate observed aggressiom

OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING

learning by watching others

MODELLING

Imitation of behavior

SELF-EFFICACY

Belief in one’s ability to succeed

ATTENTION

Observing role models

RETENTION

Remembering behavior

REPRODUCTION

Imitating behavior

MOTIVATION

Receiving reinforcement

NURSES ACT AS

role models for healthy behaviors (hand washing, diet).

CHILDREN LEARN

coping skills by observing peers and caregivers.

PARENTS SHOULD AVOID

exposing children to aggressive behaviors.