Theorists;

Theorists;

1. Bandura SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

   • Understanding actions as the individual mimicks and repeats behaviour
   • Believed people were capable of self direction and forethought
     • Looks at the influences of self worth and influences on behaviour
   • SELF EFFICACY
     • The belief people have within themselves to bring about change
       • Emphasises the control people have on their own life circumstances
   • STRENGTHS
     • Explains a lot of behaviours
     • Explains a way to integrate social and cognitive theories
     • Handles inconsistences in behaviour
   • WEAKNESSES
     • Does not take mental health into account
     • Doesn't explain all behaviour
     • Doesn't explain behavioural differences

2. Maslow HUMANISTIC PERSPECTIVE

   • HIERACHY OF NEEDS
     • An individual can only reach the next stage if all their needs are met in the previous level
   • STRENGTHS
     • Provides a useful and clear summary of a human's needs
     • Every person has the capability and desire to move up through the different stages
     • Relates to initiative nature of an individuals awareness to their emotions
   • WEAKNESSES
     • Could be argued that it has quite a simple structure
     • Does not note cultural differences for some individuals
     • Some people may be unable to literally reach the next level, for example if they have a disability

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