What major psychological paradigm did Bandura help transition from?
Psychoanalysis
Behaviourism
Humanistic Psychology
Existential Psychology
Answer
Behaviourism, the dominant psychological paradigm of the early 20th century, focused on observable behaviours and rejected the notion of internal mental processes. Bandura's social learning theory challenged this by emphasizing the role of observation, imitation, and social interaction in shaping human behaviour. This shift in perspective laid the groundwork for the cognitive revolution in psychology, which placed greater importance on mental processes and cognition in understanding human behaviour and development.
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