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LEARNING AND EPISTEMOLOGY IN BANDURA AND BECK: CONVERGENCES AND DIVERGENCES

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.11943

Keywords:

Albert Bandura, Aaron Beck, Social Cognitive Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Epistemology, Learning

Abstract

This article performs an integrative review, focusing on seminal literature related to the subject, comparing the epistemological and learning perspectives of Albert Bandura (Social Cognitive Theory - SCT) and Aaron Beck (Cognitive Therapy - CT). Bandura, with reciprocal determinism and human agency, emphasizes observational learning and self-efficacy in an interactionist model. Beck, based on cognitive schemas and constructivism, focuses on cognitive restructuring to modify dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs, especially in psychopathology. Both theories value cognition as a mediator, but differ in emphasis (interactionist vs. intrapsychic) and learning mechanisms (social/agency vs. internal restructuring). Clinical integration is promising, although recent direct comparisons are scarce. 

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Author Biographies

Eduardo Soares Damasco Rodrigues, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira

Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor. Full Professor of the Undergraduate Psychology course at Salgado de Oliveira University/RJ and of the Lato Sensu Postgraduate Psychology course at Maria Thereza College - FAMATH/RJ. PhD student in Psychology at the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program of Salgado de Oliveira University (PPGP/RJ). Master's degree in Psychology from the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program of Salgado de Oliveira University (PPGP/RJ) - CAPES scholarship holder (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel - GOV/BR). Lato Sensu postgraduate degree in Behavior Analysis from Celso Lisboa University Center/RJ, Clinical Psychology from FIBMG/MG and Neuropsychology from UNIBF/PR. Certification in Developmental Neuroscience from PUC/RS and Clinical Care for Autistic Adults from Harvard University/USA. Graduated in Psychology from Salgado de Oliveira University/RJ. Professional with 10 years of experience, working in clinical-outpatient settings in individual, couple, therapeutic groups, neuropsychological assessment and management/coordination of multidisciplinary teams in health settings, in addition to extensive experience with customer service (educational and corporate contexts), crisis management and people management since 2007. Teaches courses and lectures in Psychology and Health. Full member of the Laboratory of Interpersonal Relationships and Educational Contexts (LabRelações). (Text provided by the author)

Cláudio Eduardo dos Santos Costa Júnior, Universidade Salgado de Oliveira

Psicólogo, Mestre e Doutorando em Psicologia Social pela Universidade Salgado de Oliveira. Especialista em Gestão Estratégica de Pessoas e Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental Pelo Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa.

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05/21/2025

How to Cite

LEARNING AND EPISTEMOLOGY IN BANDURA AND BECK: CONVERGENCES AND DIVERGENCES. (2025). In SciELO Preprints. https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.11943

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