Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning

Social Learning Theory

A theory proposed by Albert Bandura that emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modeling, highlighting the influence of social interactions on behavior.

Vicarious Conditioning

Learning that occurs by observing the consequences of another person's behavior, whether it is reinforced or punished.

Modeling

The process of learning behaviors by watching and imitating others, often referred to as observational learning.

Insight Learning

A type of learning that involves a sudden realization or understanding of how to solve a problem without trial-and-error, often described as an 'aha' moment.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without immediate evidence of it in behavior and only becomes apparent when there is an incentive to demonstrate it.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of spatial environments, allowing an individual to navigate or visualize a location without physically being there (e.g., remembering the layout of a building).