Bandura's theories can be applied to a number of fields other than the clinical setting.
Social Learning and Social Work

In the field of social work, Bandura's theory has sweeping consequences for workers and the clients that they serve. In the age of standardized tests, teachers must constantly struggle to understand the real meaning of assessment practices. With recent emphasis on assessment and standards-based instruction, it is important to keep the motivational constructs of Bandura in mind. According to motivational theory, testing and assessment can have a negative consequence on a child's concept of self-efficacy (Shephard, 2000). This could decrease their motivation to learn and to attempt to do well on tests in the future.

This same concept applies to juveniles and adults. The social worker must realize that harsh criticisms and continual punishment can lead to reduced self-efficacy. If this happens, the client may be set up for future failures. Eventually,….

Firstly, there is exposure to a model, which however does not necessarily facilitate learning. This is followed by knowledge of the model's behavior and the results of that behavior and finally the acceptance or rejection of the model by the individual as a guide to his or her actions (Weiner, 1980, p. 230). In this regard one can refer back as well to the work of Tarde who suggested that "society is imitation" (Jackson, 1988, p. 16).
The work of Bandura should be expanded on in this regard. One of the most well-known illustrations of the importance of observation in the learning process is Bandura's 'Bobo Doll' experiment. In this study a group of children were shown short films which depicted various aggressive responses to toys -- including the hitting of a Bobo doll. The experiment was conducted according to three determined conditions. In the first condition a child actor….

Domestic Violence and Social Learning Theory
Domestic Violence on Children and Social Learning Theory

Domestic Violence on Children, Juvenile Delinquency and Social Learning Theory

Domestic Violence on Children and Juvenile Delinquency in the light of Social Learning Theory

This research paper includes and talks about the global issue of family or domestic violence experienced and observed by children. The first part defines and explains the domestic violence and child abuse. The second part explains the various forms of domestic violence that are prevalent in the society. Physical, emotional, economical and psychological abuses witnessed and experienced by the children are discussed in detail. Later, explanation of perilous physical and emotional effects of domestic violence on children has been given to understand their subsequent behaviors. The paper then talks about the factors relating to the juvenile delinquency in violence-affected children. In the last part of the paper, the principles and postulates of Social Learning Theory are….

Social Learning Theory and My Personality
Social Learning Theory suggests that behaviors are learned by observing and imitating others, whether they be persons who are one's peers, persons in a social group, role models, family members, celebrities, characters on TV, etc. The theory suggests that since behavior is learned from watching, one's behavior can be changed if one modifies or changes the surroundings. It asserts that individuals accept as normative behavior that which they see and can rationalize it to themselves even if the behavior does not initially appear to be normative. . This theory is used by Grusec (1992) as support for the claim that "children are socialized to accept the standards and values of their society" (p. 785). Here, Grusec illustrates the fundamental perspective of the theory, which is that individuals accept and imitate what they perceive to be norms around them and these become the normal standards and….

Juvenile Sexual Assault and Social Learning Theory
This research paper encompasses and discusses the juvenile sexual offenders and their ill-fated victims. The first part explains how the misfortunate occurrence of sexual molestation affects the overall behavior of the child victim. The second parts talks about various forms of sexual delinquencies and the characteristics of sexual assaulters. Later, explanation of different behavioral models has been given to understand the psychology of the juvenile sexual assaulters. Each model is discussed in the light of the Social Learning Theory. Origins and reasons of the particular nature of sexual assailants have also been discussed. In the last part, the Social Learning Theory is used to provide suggestions for the treatment and improvement of the sexual offenders so that they can become fruitful citizens of society.

Juvenile Sexual Assault and Social Learning Theory

Juvenile sexual assault or child sexual abuse is a type of abuse in which a….

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Building social skills and character in young children of all ages, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds through junior golf programs.

Agency: South Carolina Junior Golf Association/Piedmont Junior Golf Association (PJGA)

Purpose of your case study: To identify how social learning develops from participation in a junior golf program and what beneficial behaviors and attitudes come from active participation.

Goals, purpose and potential significance of your research: The first goal is to identify the connection between sports and social learning theory. The second goal is to….

Social Learning Theory
Paragraph 1 (Summary of the Lessons Learnt from the eading Material and Two Peer eviewed Journal Articles Discussing (the Social Learning Theory) One Theory)

When we are born into the world, we simply come here not knowing how to act or behave. Throughout my readings, in the textbook, Essential Criminology, and scholarly journal articles, I have found that the social learning theory explains how humans learn to behave by observing those around them or what is in their environment. Parents, family members, teachers, friends, or any individual that is observed can be a "role model" children can imitate. There are also the television or video game characters, where behavior is observed. Children can then choose which pattern of behavior to imitate. Positively speaking, children from healthy environments that emulate positive behaviors modeled around them (e.g. kindness, love, empathy, sharing, and integrity), will have them positively reinforced for positive….

articles in the field of psychology, specifically in theories of social cognition and social learning. Each theory may be related in theme and theory, yet they vary in application and context. One article focuses upon the small group or team. Another article's focus is upon the individual, the team, and the organization. The context within which each study is performed as well as considered varies as well. This demonstrates the flexibility of this theory to be applied in various situations, contexts, and levels.
Cognitive Social Learning Theory -- Article Summaries

The piece by Kirschner et al. (2006) is an intriguing attempt to make some critical observations and analyses regarding areas such as social cognition, team building, and perceptions. The article is concerned with how teams establish and maintain mutually shared social cognition. They note that currently there is a relative increase in attention and research into areas such as social cognition….

Social Learning Theory emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others. Albert andura (1925-
Canadian born Stanford psychologist, is the leading proponent of the theory, which is also sometimes called Social Cognitive Theory.

According to the Social Learning Theory, the human personality and the learning process is the result of interaction between three things -- the environment, behavior, and the person's psychological processes. (oeree) While ehaviorism emphasizes learning through personal experimentation by focusing on variables that can be observed, measured and manipulated, andara has based his theory on the premise that "most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing others." (andura, 1977. p.22) andura is of the view that "learning would be exceedingly laborious, not to mention hazardous, if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them what to do." (Ibid)

andura developed his theory after conducting….

Learning Theories to Current Education
In psychology and education, learning is normally described as a process that brings together cognitive, emotional, and influences of the environment being experienced for obtaining, enhancing, or enacting changes in an individual knowledge, values, skills, and views of the world. Learning as a process put their center of attention on what takes place during learning. Explanations of what takes place forms learning theories. A learning theory is an effort to express how people and animals learn; thus assist us understand the essentially complex learning process. Learning theories have two main values. The first one is in offering us with conceptual and vocabulary framework for interpreting the instance of learning that we survey. The second one is suggesting places to search for answer to practical problems. The theories never provide us with solutions, but they do direct our concentration to those variables that are vital in getting….

A dog hits a lever when it sees a light that signifies that it will be shocked. A person takes medicine before having certain foods that he or she knows will cause a stomachache (Sidman, 2006, p. 136).
Above, the differences between operant and classical conditioning were noted. However, sometimes the distinction is blurred. In biofeedback, for instance, psychologists feed back information to the patients regarding their physiologic processes, which gives them the opportunity to gain operant control over autonomic responses, such as heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure (Larkin et. al., 1992). or, in normal life situations, learning may include both classical and operant conditioning. A person who has had a skiing accident may acquire a fear of skiing, or classical conditioning; that same individual may begin to avoid skiing, or avoidance learning, because it is an aversive experience.

The concept of operant learning began to bring in the….

Imagery and other techniques can assist in this happening (Bandura (http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/bandura.html)."
eproduction. One must be able to reproduce the learned material in some manner (Bandura (http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/bandura.html)."

Motivation. There are many thing that learners are motivated by including past motivation, promises of reinforcement or incentives or vicarious reinforcements, seeing that in the model incentives were provided (Bandura (http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/bandura.html)."

THE AUTHO'S THEOY and TEACHING PACTICES

While the author incorporates many different elements into the teaching style he will use within the classroom the most important influence on that practice is that of Albert Bandura.

The author agrees that learners are most influenced in their learning process by behaviors that arte modeled for them. The author uses this belief within the classroom by setting the environment up so that learning is encouraged and desired as an outcome of attendance and participation.

The theory of Bandura most closely fits this author's approach as the classroom is cleared of distractions.….

Julian Rotter: Social Learning Theory and Locus ControlAlternative Theoretical Positions and ApplicationSocial learning theory, also known as Julian Rotters theory of personality and social learning theory, posits that an individuals behavior is a product of the interplay between personal factors and environmental influences. According to Rotter, personal factors include both internal (e.g., thoughts, emotions) and external (e.g., reinforcement) variables, while environmental influences refer to the situational or contextual factors in which a person acts.Ones locus of control is another important concept in social learning theory; it refers to the extent to which an individual believes that he or she can control his or her own destiny. Those with an internal locus of control believe that they can influence their own outcomes through their actions, while those with an external locus of control believe that their outcomes are determined by forces beyond their control.The concepts of social learning theory have been….

Cognitive Social Learning and Artist Frida Kahlo It is important to note, from the onset, that social-cognitive learning theory could be defined as “a theory of personality that features cognition and learning, especially from the social environment, as important sources of individual differences in personality.”1  Although Kahlo was married to Diego Rivera, their relationship was, from time to time, rocked by extramarital affairs emanating from both parties.  According to Tempesta2, Diego had earlier on had an affair with Kahlo’s sister.  This betrayal hurt her deeply and it could be speculated that her own extramarital affairs commenced as a consequence of this single act and were sustained by Diego’s playboy behaviors.  This is consistent with social learning theory whereby individuals model their behaviors along those of others.  Kahlo’s early childhood exposure to family life could also have ingrained in her specific familial values and belief systems especially with regard to her role….

Physiology: Motor LearningMotor skills provide not only physical but psychological benefits to the body. Motor skills, like bilateral coordination, help children learn to perform various tasks simultaneously. The complex tasks could be performed conveniently once the young master these motor skills. This paper aims to illustrate a strategy for reinforcing a learner regarding physical motor skills.Motor SkillThe motor skill of interest is bilateral coordination since it triggers to performance of intricate tasks by functioning in various ways. Since numerous actions occur daily in our daily routines, children must be aware of how to use them effectively. Research has suggested that bilateral coordination supports high physical functioning and academic achievement. The fluid intelligence of pre-schoolers has noticed an increase and showed a strong hold over reading and mathematical skills.In this paper, the bilateral coordination of a 10-year-old boy is observed. For this, jumping jacks have been selected as the physical activity….