In short, we do what they do. This theory is also known as social cognitive theory. Social learning theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, uses theories of classical and operant ...

Idson, Lorraine Chen, and Walter Mischel. "The Personality of Familiar and Important People: The Lay Perceiver as A Social Cognitive Theorist." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 80, no. 4 ...

And in older adults without dementia, according to the research, structured social programs are associated with measurable improvements in overall cognitive performance. Although the study ...