Through sociocognitive theory, we not only learn through our own experiences, but also by seeing those of others. This is why we can also describe cognitive theory with observational learning, because it deals with learning things based on the observations of others. This theory deals more with the mind and the way one thinks and perceives life. If one is afraid of something it is because of the way they choose to see it or have learned to see it over time through something they may have seen or observed in the past. Usually this type of learning works well with manipulation and using the mind to make someone think or act a certain way. In fact, people use social cognitive learning to help people free themselves from their phobias just as it was used to develop them. All you really need is a model for doing something you want the person to look at. By observing the model, that person could learn to follow the model's behavior and learn in their own mind how to do it. The person must be willing to learn and must also be open to experience. Usually, when these things are out of the way, it becomes easier to manipulate or shape the person's mind and way of thinking so that they can overcome the boundaries that hold them back. Once these limitations are overcome, I am able to use this cognitive learning as a process to learn more