1. Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura was a renowned psychologist known for his work on social learning theory. He emphasized that people learn behaviors, attitudes, and values by observing others, rather than only through direct experience or punishment. His famous "Bobo doll" experiment showed that children imitate aggressive actions they see in adults. Bandura also highlighted the importance of self-efficacy, or believing in one's ability to succeed, in influencing motivation and behavior. His ideas help explain how people develop new skills and social norms through watching and mimicking others, shaping understanding of learning and human development.