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2 Bandura's theory Bandura's social learning theory provides the most compelling explanation for my own growth. Albert Bandura, a Canadian-American psychologist, put out this hypothesis in 1971 (Bhati & Sethy ,2022). It claims that one may pick up information by monitoring the actions of others around them. The environment, other people's actions, and the individual's interpretation and reaction to those actions all get special attention in this theory. Observation, imitation, reinforcement, and motivation are the four pillars on which this theory of social learning rests. Observational learning is the central idea of Bandura's theory. People learn through imitating and observing others, he said. Since it enables us to learn from others' experiences without having to go through the same ones ourselves, observation, in Bandura's opinion, is a strong tool for learning (Bhati & Sethy ,2022). According to his theory, individuals are more prone to watch and emulate the conduct of those with whom they identify, such as those in positions of power, those their own age, or those from their own cultural background. I had an older sister who served as a wonderful role model for me when I was growing up, which was a blessing. I learned the importance of treating others with respect from her since she was always kind and sympathetic. She always took the time to say hello to the cashier and thank them for their assistance whenever we went to the store. After seeing her actions, I began to imitate them. I discovered that I might elicit a sense of gratitude from people by being courteous and friendly. Apart from that, I saw how my sister behaved with our family and acquaintances. She made it a point to stay in touch with them, to be supportive, and to be available to them whenever they needed assistance. She was quite explicit in telling me how vital it was to take care of other people. I learned an important lesson from these encounters, one that I continue to hold dear. I am aware of the value of taking the time to get to know people, to be kind and supportive, and to

3 be there to assist them when they need it. In my daily life, even when I'm with people I don't know, I attempt to model these habits. I make an effort to contribute because I firmly think that it is our duty to protect and care for one another. As I reflect, I see how important Bandura's social learning theory was to my growth. I was able to comprehend the significance of being kind and considerate of other people by observing how my sister behaved. I am appreciative of how this knowledge has affected my life and how it has helped me become the person I am today. Also highlighting the significance of reinforcement in learning is Bandura's hypothesis. Rewarding desired actions while penalizing undesirable ones is possible (Mohamadi et al., 2015). Positive reinforcement, like incentives or praise, he said, is more successful than punishment because it promotes the desired behavior without making the learner feel terrible. He recommended that in order to be successful, reinforcement should be given right away after the desired behavior has been carried out. My parents used to thank me for doing well in school when I was a child, I recall. They would offer me a tiny prize, like a toy or a candy, if I had high marks. The encouragement I received from this kind feedback kept me determined to keep up my hard work in school. Yet if I received terrible marks, they would also penalize me, which made me feel horrible. I was denied the two activities I enjoyed doing the most were watching television and playing video games. I would work so hard in the next test to ensure that I get my privileges back. Positive reinforcement proved to be a lot more successful learning tool than punishment for me, as seen by my improved grades. Intrinsic motivation is essential, according to Bandura's theory of motivation in learning. Bandura contends that for learning to be effective, a person must possess an internal drive or desire (Nabavi, 2012). He states that students are more likely to succeed when they are genuinely driven, regardless of the obstacles they may face. My drive came from inside while I was

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4 preparing for a challenging test, for instance. I am driven to study hard and keep pushing myself to retain the information despite the difficulties of the test. My motivation was maintained by the satisfaction I had from the challenge of learning the subject. In conclusion, the social learning theory of Bandura has greatly influenced my growth. I was able to understand the value of being nice to other people by watching my sister and modeling her actions. I was additionally motivated to keep up my hard work in school by my parents' encouragement of positive conduct. Last but not least, I've remained driven and committed to achieving my objectives because of my inner motivation. I am appreciative of the influence social learning theory has had on my life since it has been a great tool in helping me grow.

5 References Bhati, K., & Sethy, T. (2022). Self-Efficacy: Theory to Educational Practice. The International Journal of Indian Psychology , 10 (1). Mohamadi, F. S., Asadzadeh, H., Ahadi, H., & Jomehri, F. (2011). Testing Bandura's Theory in school. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences , 12 , 426-435. Nabavi, R. T. (2012). Bandura’s social learning theory & social cognitive learning theory. Theory of Developmental Psychology , 1 , 24.

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