Case Study applying Bandura's Social Learning Theory:

Name of Child: Makoy

Age: 15 years old
Background:
Makoy is a 15-year-old child, abandoned by his father when he was grade 5. He has a stepfather, which he
thought he could give him love, but he never did. Since then, Makoy ever enters to school and goes home
every night. He’s engaged to wrong doings like, he became bandit. Stealing steels and plastic materials
and sell them just to have something to buy foods. The mother is hesitant that her son be place an
institution in order or him to reform.
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1. What theory or combination of theories can help explain the situation of the child in the featured
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Makoy was abandoned by his biological father when he was still in elementary school. Makoy resides
with his mother and a stepfather who hasn't given her the emotional support he needs. Because of these
things, Makoy has stopped attending school and turned to other criminal activities to make ends meet,
such stealing and selling goods.
The theories that best can help Makoy’s situation are the Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and
Vygotsky’s theory of Social Development.
According to Bandura’s social learning theory, reward, modeling, and observation are the main ways that
behavior is learned. People imitate the actions they see in other people, and the consequences and
surroundings have an impact on these behaviors. Exposure to negative role models or reinforcement of
these behaviors due to perceived rewards (e.g., getting money for survival) may have an impact on
Makoy's engagement in delinquent behaviors like stealing. The absence of positive role models who
emphasize the importance of education may also have contributed to his disengagement from school.
Interventions that incorporate social learning theory and attachment theory can address the behavioral
factors that reinforce delinquent behavior as well as the emotional needs resulting from broken
attachment relationships. Creating safe bonds, offering uplifting examples, and rewarding adaptable
actions are crucial for promoting Makoy's overall development. Makoy's lack of positive adult role
models has probably had a detrimental effect on his growth. A more knowing other (MKO), in accordance
with Vygotsky, can supply scaffolding by giving direction, support, and encouragement. Interventions
should involve caring adults who can scaffold Makoy's emotional and educational needs.