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Vince Zsanize Figues posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
Social learning theory allows flexibility in explaining the differences in a person’s behavior or learning. Modifying a learner’s environment allows the learner’s behavior to change. Moreover, it also permits learning through numerous means, such as observations.
Yet, the theory may neglect accountability in one’s behavior. Since the approach emphasizes the environment, it implies that society determines behavior and actions, not self-will. It overlooks essential developmental milestones depending on the children’s levels of maturity.
Meanwhile, Skinner’s theory dwells on the environmental influences on people’s behavior. He based his theory on his experiments with rats and pigeons, which he theorized as human-like creatures who behave due to the reinforcement found in their environment.
Bandura’s theory is not like any other behavioral theory. It does not share the same sentiments as other theories that suggest all behaviors are learned through conditioning and cognitive theories that only consider psychological influences such as attention and memory.
The social learning theory emphasizes the environment and its constituents that play a role in the upbringing of individuals. Children learn through their adaption of what they have witnessed growing up. It is influenced by factors, namely, attention, motivation, attitudes, and emotions.References:
Stone, D. (2022, November 13). Comparison and Contrast of Behavioral and Cognitive Theories. http://psychological-musings.blogspot.com/2012/04/comparison-and-contrast-of-behavioral.html
Western Governors University. (2022a, January 4). A Guide to Social Learning Theory in Education. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/guide-social-learning-theory-education2005.html