This theory explains the interaction between an individual and his environment as "reciprocal determinism" and holds that "vicarious reinforcement" can occur through "modelling."
Robert Sears' work on this theory was influenced by the behaviorism of Clark Hull. Walter Mischel's "cognitive" version of this theory incorporates his five "person variables." This theory draws on the "four factors" identified in 1941 by Miller and Dollard. Burgess and Akers integrated this perspective with Sutherland's differential association theory to create a general theory of crime. A theorist working in this perspective created a scale that goes from I for internal to E for external to quantify where people see their (*) "locus of control;" that psychologist was Julian Rotter. This theory explains the interaction between an individual and his environment as "reciprocal determinism" and holds that "vicarious reinforcement" can occur through "modelling." For 10 points, name this perspective pioneered by Albert Bandura which holds that people acquire behavior by observing those around them.
Robert Sears' work on this theory was influenced by the behaviorism of Clark Hull.
social learning theory [or social cognitive theory; prompt on general answers like learning]