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social learning theory/social cognitive theory  

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  • Social learning theory and social cognitive theory were developed by Albert Bandura in an effort to explain how individuals learn from the environment. Both theories provide a useful framework for understanding how the media influence behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Social Learning Theory/Social Cognitive Theory]

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