The basis of social learning theory is simple: People learn by watching other people. We can learn from anyone—teachers, parents, siblings, peers, co-workers, YouTube influencers, athletes, and even ...

Albert Bandura, a Canadian-American psychologist, discovered that a patient’s observation of former patients in handling snakes was an effective therapy while working with patients on snake phobia.

It is rare person who is considered both a pioneer in academia and has actually lived like a rough and tumble pioneer. Albert Bandura, a recent recipient of the National Medal of Science, is one of ...