5C Observational learning Flashcards
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Observational learning
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A social-cognitive approach to learning that occurs when a learner observes a models actions and their consequences to guide their future actions
Active type of learning
Emphasises the importance of the environment or ‘social context’
2
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5 stages of observational learning
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- attention
- retention
- reproduction
- motivation
- reinforcement
3
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Attention
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learner must actively watch the models behaviour and their consequences
4
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Retention
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learner must retain a mental representation of the models behaviour for future use
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Reproduction
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learner must have the physical and mental capabilities to reproduce the behaviour
6
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Motivation
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learner must have the desire to perform the behaviour
7
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Reinforcement
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the consequence of the behaviour influences the learners likelihood of reproducing the behaviour in future
