Trudy makes an obscene gesture in class, and the teacher punishes her severely. Other students in class observe both the gesture and the punishment. Based on social cognitive theory, what can we guess about what those other students have learned and how they are likely to behave in the future?

Social cognitive theory (SCT) is a theory of human behavior that combines behavioral and cognitive explanations. It suggests that people can anticipate the consequences of their actions, rather than passively responding to environmental influences.  SCT is used in psychology, education, and communication. It focuses on learning from the social environment and has expanded to include processes like motivation, self-regulation, and cooperation.  SCT was originally developed in the 1960s by Albert Bandura as the Social Learning Theory (SLT). It emphasizes social influence and external and... Show more

Social cognitive theory (SCT) is a theory of human behavior that combines behavioral and cognitive explanations. It suggests that people can anticipate the consequences of their actions, rather than passively responding to environmental influences. 

SCT is used in psychology, education, and communication. It focuses on learning from the social environment and has expanded to include processes like motivation, self-regulation, and cooperation. 
SCT was originally developed in the 1960s by Albert Bandura as the Social Learning Theory (SLT). It emphasizes social influence and external and internal social reinforcement. SCT is based on the concept that learning is affected by cognitive, behavioral, and environmental factors. 

SCT can be used to:
Guide behavior change interventions
Understand the influence of social determinants of health
Examine how individuals interact with their surroundings 

The key concepts of SCT can be grouped into five major categories: psychological determinants of behavior, observational learning, environmental determinants of behavior, self-regulation, and moral.

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