Describe the Basic Principles of Albert Bandura's Social-Learning Theory

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Essay

Describe the basic principles of Albert Bandura's social-learning theory. How does his view differ from that of traditional learning theorists? How is it the same?

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Definitions:

Metabolize

The process by which living organisms break down substances to produce energy, carry out cellular processes, or create new substances.

Replicate

To duplicate an experiment or observaational study under the same conditions to verify results and ensure reliability.

ssRNA

Single-stranded RNA, which can act as a template for protein synthesis or be involved in the replication of some viruses.

rRNA

Ribosomal RNA, a type of RNA that, along with proteins, forms the structure of ribosomes and helps synthesize proteins in cells.