A set of rules and principles, developed by Bandura, that places significance on reinforcement as well as the effects of cues on thinking and of thinking on action.

The process of broadly transferring behaviors, skills, ideas, or information from one setting or activity to another.

The conservation of behavior, for example, for its preservation and continuation.

A reinforcement schedule which involves rewarding a desirable behavior after an unspecified and changeable number of behaviors.

A reinforcement schedule which involves rewarding a desirable behavior only after a specified number of behaviors.

A plan which sets which instances of a behavior will be reinforced and when, including the frequency and predictability of reinforcement.

A method for teaching a new skill or habit by reinforcing the small steps involved in reaching the objective.

A favorable or pleasant consequence that is used to support, sustain, or further bolster certain conduct.

Conditions in the environment that do not induce a particular reaction in the senses.

A condition within the environment that naturally induces a specific response in the senses.