The social cognitive theory holds that our cognitive processes, which include awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment, play important roles in how we learn new knowledge and skills.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in the acquisition, storage, manipulation, and retrieval of knowledge.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that suggests learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.

Awareness

The state or ability to perceive, feel, or be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.