As an extension of the social learning theory, social cognitive theory focuses on **social influence** and **reinforcement** play a key role in acquiring, maintaining and changing behavior. 

Individual behavior is a result of reinforcement, individual experiences, aspirations, etc.

While the former focuses on the process of learning, the latter focuses on the social process of learning. By **social process**, it deals with ideas such as modeling (observational learning), expectations of outcomes, self-efficacy, setting goals, and self-regulation. 


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