In short, we do what they do. This theory is also known as social cognitive theory. Social learning theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, uses theories of classical and operant ...

Cognitive Development topics include children's developing theory of mind, social cognition, meta cognition, moral development, adults' optimal development, world views and well being. In both areas, ...

The theory of cognitive dissonance proposes that people are averse to inconsistencies within their own minds. It offers one explanation for why people sometimes make an effort to adjust their ...