CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theorist is most closely associated with the social learning theory?
A
Pavlov
B
Bandura
C
Bruner
D
Vygotsky
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychologist Albert Bandura developed the social learning theory open in new as an alternative to the earlier work of fellow psychologist B.F. Skinner, known for his influence on behaviorism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) started as the Social Learning Theory (SLT) in the 1960s by Albert Bandura.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is for this reason that Bandura modified his theory and in 1986 renamed his Social Learning Theory, Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), as a better description of how we learn from our social experiences.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bandura developed social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, which have had enormous influence across social, cognitive, developmental, educational and clinical psychology.

Detailed explanation-5: -A. Option A is the right answer because Noam Chomsky is famous for his significant contributions to the field of cognitive psychology.

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