Albert Bandura's work in personality psychology and social cognitive theory has significantly shifted perspectives on learning and behavior. He introduced a theory stating that individuals learn behavior through observation and through the existence of positive or negative reinforcement of specific behaviors. What is this theory called?
A)Observational learning theory
B)Social learning theory
C)Self-efficacy theory
D)Social cognitive theory

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Bandura's social learning theory states that behavior is learned through observation of both performance of certain behaviors and positive or negative reinforcement of behaviors.

Albert Bandura's Work in Personality Psychology and Social Cognitive Theory