Alfred Bandura

Alfred Bandura was a Canadian-American psychologist renowned for his work in social learning theory, which emphasizes that people learn behaviors and social skills by observing others. His famous "Bobo Doll Experiment" demonstrated that children imitate aggressive behavior modeled by adults. Bandura also introduced concepts like self-efficacy, which refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. His research has significantly influenced fields such as education, psychology, and behavioral therapy, highlighting how social influence and modeled behavior shape human behavior and personality development.