Social Learning Theory 101

Volt Learning Blogs14 Apr, 2025Education

Social Learning Theory 101 focuses on how individuals learn through observation and modeling. 1 Albert Bandura’s underpinning theory analyzes cognitive processes such as attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation. 2 It accounts for how people adopt behaviors by observing others. 1 This theory spans several fields, including education and psychology, explaining acquisition and development of behavior. 1 Its principles are exemplified in real-life situations.