Social learning
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Social learning may refer to:
- Observational learningObservational learningObservational learning is a type of learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating novel behavior executed by others...
(psychology), learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating behavior observed in ones environment or other people. - Social learning theorySocial learning theory-Theory:Social learning theory is derived from the work of Albert Bandura which proposed that social learning occurred through four main stages of imitation:* close contact* imitation of superiors* understanding of concepts* role model behavior...
(criminology), a theory of crime that asserts that humans learn deviant behavior from their peers. - Social learning (social pedagogy)Social learning (social pedagogy)Social learning is learning that takes place at a wider scale than individual or group learning, up to a societal scale, through social interaction between peers. It may or may not lead to a change in attitudes and behaviour...
, a theory of education that acquisition of social competence happens exclusively or primarily in a social group.