Talk:Social learning theory

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This is kind of a mess. This link should be a more general discussion of Albert Bandura's theoretical approach; his research, writing, and influence should be primary. The application of Bandura's theory to the field of criminology should be secondary.204.73.55.90 18:41, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Focus

I agree. Social learning theory refers to the ideas of Bandura, Rotter, etc. developed in the 50s and 60s. It's application in criminology is secondary and verging on tangential. The current article is misleading about social learning theory's origins, core ideas, and impact. Orthogonalogy 18:41, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Thirded. - M

I agree that this page is somewhat a mess, however I disagree with the solutions offered above. First, separate pages for "Bandura's Social Learning theory" (Psychology) and for "Akers' Social Learning theory (Sociology/Criminology)" may be useful. Second, explicit focus on the theory's core concepts and causal processes (as outlined in Akers 1998 and Akers & Jensen 2006) is likely to be more useful than this [basic and disorganized] discussion of history and policy implications. -JB

[edit] Behavioral theory

The Social Learning Theory, though not commonly associated with criminology, is the foundation of the Behavior Theory that is directly associated with crime and its prevention. Forensic Psychologist rely heavily on the behavior theory as a base premise of developing criminal profiles, developing rehabilitation concepts, plotting potential crime “hot spots” and conducting psychological interview with suspects. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DeannaDragonus (talk • contribs) 00:12, 27 February 2007 (UTC).