Matching Pairs Old Social Cognitive Learning TheoryOnline version An observational learning activity! by Allison Farmer 1 self-efficacy 2 observational learning 3 Albert Bandura 4 models 5 retention 6 motivation 7 B.F. Skinner 8 reproduction 9 identification 10 verbal model the ability to replicate the behavior that the model has just demonstrated the process of learning desirable and undesirable behaviors by observing others, then reproducing learned behaviors in order to maximize rewards remembering a behavior that is observed the behavior is explained or described Individuals that are observed developed theories of operant behaviorism and operant conditioning involves taking on (or adopting) observed behaviors, values, beliefs and attitudes of the person with whom you are identifying when the learner wants to demonstrate what they have learned developed social cognitive learning theory Confidence in yourself that you possess the ability to succeed in a particular situation