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NEO BEHAVIORISM:
TOLMAN AND BANDURA
NEO-BEHAVIORISM
is a school of thought in psychology that emerged as a response to the
limitations of classical behaviorism, which primarily focused on observable
behaviors and ignored cognitive processes. Two key figures associated with
neo-behaviorism are Edward C. Tolman and Albert Bandura.
Edward C. Tolman
(Purposive Behaviorism):
Educational Implications
of Social Learning Theory:
In education, acknowledging the role of observational learning underscores
the importance of providing positive role models, fostering a conducive learning
environment, and emphasizing the modeling of desired behaviors to enhance
students' acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.