The social learning theory proposes that learning takes place through the observation, imitation, and the modeling of others within a social context. There are several important components to social learning theory. The first is self-efficacy, which describes our personal conviction in our ability to perform certain tasks or behaviors. The second component to social learning is vicarious learning, a process of learning that involves watching the actions or behaviors of another person. Vicarious learning influences our degree of self-efficacy. The third factor of social learning is self-regulation, in which people set goals that create a discrepancy between the desired state and the current state. Thoughts and additional insights? Class, feel to offer some perspective on this