Bandura Maintained That There Are Three Reciprocal, Interacting Components in Acquiring

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Essay

Bandura maintained that there are three reciprocal, interacting components in acquiring any human behavior. List and briefly explain them. How does this element of Bandura's theory set him apart from earlier learning theorists?

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Definitions:

Auditory Receptors

are sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain as sound.

Cochlea

A snail-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear, containing the organ of Corti, where the receptors for hearing are located.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that amplifies sound waves and transmits them to the inner ear.

Sensory Adaptation

The reduction or disappearance of sensory responsiveness when stimulation is unchanging or repetitious.