Consider a situation in which a child who is physically punished by his parents tends to behave more aggressively around his peers than children who are not physically punished. There are a variety of theories pertaining to human development. One of the main purposes of developmental theories is to explain behavior.
Firstly, amongst these theories is Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory. Albert Bandura and his theory would suggest that the child is displaying aggressive behaviors due to the influence of his environment on his learning, behavior, and development. Bandura would insist that the child's development occurs through a continuous reciprocal interaction among the child, his behavior, and his environment, known as reciprocal determinism.
Firstly, amongst these theories is Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory. Albert Bandura and his theory would suggest that the child is displaying aggressive behaviors due to the influence of his environment on his learning, behavior, and development. Bandura would insist that the child's development occurs through a continuous reciprocal interaction among the child, his behavior, and his environment, known as reciprocal determinism.