Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theories

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read and view the following required sources:

• The importance of a deeper knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of behavior analysis: 1863–1960
• The Importance of a Deeper Knowledge of the History and Theoretical Foundations of Behaviorism and Behavior Therapy: Part 2—1960–1985
• John B. Watson – The Father of Behaviourism
• Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory: An Introduction

In your initial post, include the following:

• Summarize the foundational approaches of behavior analysis (previously known as behaviorism) and social cognitive (previously known as social learning) theory (SCT) and the early theorists associated with each theory. Be sure to note the drastic differences between behaviorist theories versus cognitivist theories.
• Describe how the two theories might be utilized in practice in the career path that interests you.
  • If you are not pursuing a career field, how might it apply to your daily personal interactions?
• Evaluatethe cultural considerations that should be considered when applying these theories in research today?
  • Example: Social cognitive theory suggests modeling and efficacy as key variables that determine behavior. How might culture affect how we analyze these variables? How could self-bias affect our research findings if not considered?