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Grew up in northern Alberta, Canada; went to college at the University of British Columbia
Did graduate work in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa because it was known for research on learning processes
After obtaining his Ph.D. at Iowa in 1952, went to Stanford University, where he has spent his entire career
Work on familial causes of aggression identified the central role of modeling
Adolescent Aggression (Bandura &
Walters, 1959) and Social Learning and Personality Development (Bandura & Walters, 1963) laid the foundations for the social-cognitive perspective on personality
1969, Principles of Behavior Modification, reformulated behavior therapy by directing therapists' attention to the thinking processes of their clients
During the past quarter century, has devoted attention to thinking processes involving personal goals, self-evaluation, and beliefs about one's own capabilities for performance
(1977, 1997)
Central interest is in the ways in which these thinking processes give people the capacity for personal agency
Addresses societal factors, such as social and economic conditions, that influence people's beliefs about their ability to influence events
Most significant effort to formulate his comprehensive theory is Social Foundations of Thought and Action (Bandura, 1986)
Has received numerous awards for distinguished scientific achievement
Was elected president of the
American Psychological Association (APA)
Received APA's Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award
Received William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology
In 2016, was the first figure in the history of personality to receive the US National Medal of Science
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