(2) SLT Flashcards
assumption of slt
behaviour is shaped by observing
what are the key parts of SLT?
Vicarious reinforcement - see others getting reinforcement, shape behaviour on that
Imitation - imitating another’s behaviour
Modeling - viewing someone as a role model so you imitate behaviour
Identification - identifying with a model
Mediational processes (attention, retention, reproduction, motivation)
case study
bandura (bobo doll):
- model is rewarded by experimenter for hitting, children show high aggression and so on
eval of SLT
GOOOD:
-bandura (vicarious reinforcement) (identification(girl model with girl kids, etc))
-behaviourist VS SLT, puurely environmental VS thought process
BAD
-reductionist, may be bio factors