Social Learning and Behavior

This section helps you understand an individual's experience through a psychosocial lens.

Social Learning Theory

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do? This video can help you understand more from a social learning perspective.glossary

 

Social Learning Theory Model - surrounded by Modeled Behavior, Innate Person, and Learning Environment

This type of social learning therapy uses modeling, verbal instructions, and symbolic ideas or items in their clients' life. However, social learning theory does not guarantee specific outcomes. Social Learning Theory supports that one's behavior is shaped throughout a human's life through reinforcement, punishment (Punishment can be problematic. Research supports that positive reinforcement is much more effective for behavior change than punishment), and observation. This theory supports that behavior is learned through imitation, observation, and expectations. Social learning theory suggests that self-efficacy and efficacy expectations play a large role in motivation and human behavior. 

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