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“Psychology cannot tell people how they ought to live their lives. It can however, provide them with the means for effecting personal and social change.”

Quote by Albert Bandura

Book:Social foundations of thought and action: a social cognitive theory

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Social foundations of thought and action: a social cognitive theory

The book delves into the social cognitive theory, examining how social interactions and cognitive processes shape human behavior and thought. It investigates the role of observational learning, self-regulation, and the influence of social environments on individual actions. more

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Albert Bandura, born on December 4, 1925, is a renowned psychologist from Canada. He has made significant contributions to the fields of social learning theory, self-efficacy, and observational learning. more

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