Aggression: Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Outline and evaluate social learning theory?

LIST OF POINTS ONLY

Answer 1

1) intro
2) observation (vicarious reinforcement)
3) eval: helps explain inconsistencies in aggressive behaviour
4) mental representations (schema)
5) app: ACT against violence
6) production of behaviour
7) bobo doll
8) -ve : Bobo doll designed to bounce back
9) gee and Keith ice hockey
10) cultural differences !kung sang

Question 2

Point 1,2,3 (intro observation eval)

Answer 2

1) intro: bandura: original slt theory wasn’t enough to explain
2) observation: aggressive responses are learnt mainly by observation, role models are imitated. Vicarious reinforcement: learn consequences of aggressive behaviour through punishment and reward. They learn what’s appropriate or effective and what’s worth repeating
3) eval: strength is that slt explains inconsitensies in aggressive behaviour, for example a young friend may be aggressive around their friends only, this is because they get away with it w friends

Question 3

Explain point 4,5,6,7

Mental representation, Eval: ACT against crime, production of behaviour, bobo doll

Answer 3

4) mental representation;
Bandura claimed children must form representations of consequences of an action. When opportunity arises learned behaviour will be used if expectation of reward is greater. Schema: how rules r learnt. Established in childhood used for life
5) application: therefore ppl can learn now to display aggression : ACT AGAINST VIOLENCE is intervention programme educates parents on availability of dangerous role models
6) production of behaviour:
a) Maintenance through direct experience: if rewarded, it’s likely it’ll be repeated. E.g kid w history of bullying others value aggression
b) self efficacy expectancies: confidence affects it, get away w more: more confident
7) bobo doll study

Question 4

Explain point 4,5,6,7

Mental representation, Eval: ACT against crime, production of behaviour, bobo doll

Answer 4

4) mental representation;
Bandura claimed children must form representations of consequences of an action. When opportunity arises learned behaviour will be used if expectation of reward is greater. Schema: how rules r learnt. Established in childhood used for life
5) application: therefore ppl can learn now to display aggression : ACT AGAINST VIOLENCE is intervention programme educates parents on availability of dangerous role models
6) production of behaviour:
a) Maintenance through direct experience: if rewarded, it’s likely it’ll be repeated. E.g kid w history of bullying others value aggression
b) self efficacy expectancies: confidence affects it, get away w more: more confident
7) bobo doll study