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Social Learning Theory is an approach that posits learning as the result of the reciprocal interaction among personal, environmental, and behavioral factors. Developed by Albert Bandura, this theory is also known as the "Social Cognitive Theory". Its central premise is that individuals learn by observing the outcomes of their own or others' behaviors. This approach is also described as learning through observation or modeling.The theory was developed in response to the limitations of behaviorist

Albert Bandura (December 4, 1925 – July 26, 2021) was a psychologist known for social learning theory and social cognitive theory. Critically developing the classical behaviorist perspective, Bandura emphasized observational learning, modeling, and indirect learning processes, making enduring theoretical contributions to psychology and educational sciences.Early Life and EducationBandura was born as the only son in a family of six children in Mundare, a small town in Alberta, Canada. His family