Social learning is a process where individuals learn from observing others. This can occur through direct observation, imitation, or modeling behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions. It emphasizes the importance of social interactions and the environment in shaping learning experiences. Key figures in social learning theory include Albert Bandura, who highlighted the role of observational learning in his famous Bobo doll experiment. This theory suggests that people can acquire new behaviors without direct experience, simply by watching others and the consequences of their actions.