Baskets Quote by Albert Bandura
“If you look at our theories of social pathology and then at the dismal conditions in which children grow up in our ghettos, you would predict that all of them would be on drugs or psychological basket cases. Yet if you use criteria like gainful employment, forming partnerships and life without crime, you will find that most of those kids make it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Social Psychology, 1990s
Observing harsh environments suggests many youths will fail, yet many achieve stability and success despite adversity.
In simple terms: Not all children from poor neighborhoods become addicts or criminals.
Key Takeaway
Focus on strengths and opportunities.
Themes
resilience
social mobility
poverty
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
motivational
educational
psychological
When to use this quote
- education programs
- job training
- community mentorship
- family support
Key Concepts
psychology
social determinants
protective factors
Questions to Reflect On
- What protective factors most influence at-risk youth?
- How can society better nurture these factors?
A Different Perspective
Success often depends on external support and personal agency, not just environment.
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