Bandura and his theories
Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasises the social origins of behaviour in addition to the cognitive thought processes that influence human behaviour and functioning. Bandura's social-cognitive approach represents a break from traditional theories by proposing that cognitive factors are central to human functioning and that learning can occur in the absence of direct reinforcement. That is, learning can occur simply through observation of models and in the absence of reinforcement.
Reciprocal Determinism
Albert Bandura also saw problems with the traditional behaviorist's view of personality. He argued that some behaviors that we exhibit are strictly human behaviors and that studying animals can never give us a compete understanding of human nature. The one major difference between human and lower animals, according to Bandura, is our advanced ability to process information.
His theory, known now as Social-Cognitive Theory, states that two aspects of human nature determine behavior: internal and external. He called these reciprocal determinants of behavior because they act together and can not be separated. Since the outcome of our internal and external determinants can also influence future behavior, Bandura believed that these three aspects make up his model.
Reciprocal Determinism
Albert Bandura also saw problems with the traditional behaviorist's view of personality. He argued that some behaviors that we exhibit are strictly human behaviors and that studying animals can never give us a compete understanding of human nature. The one major difference between human and lower animals, according to Bandura, is our advanced ability to process information.
His theory, known now as Social-Cognitive Theory, states that two aspects of human nature determine behavior: internal and external. He called these reciprocal determinants of behavior because they act together and can not be separated. Since the outcome of our internal and external determinants can also influence future behavior, Bandura believed that these three aspects make up his model.