Approaches -SLT Flashcards
Who came up with this?
Albert Bandura
What is social learning theory?
Learning indirectly
E.g. observing and imitating
When is behaviour more likely to be copied?
Vicarious reinforcement — when it’s seen to be rewarded
What is attention in learning
Whether behaviour is noticed
What is retention in learning?
Whether behaviour is remembered
What is reproduction in learning?
Being able to do it
What is motivation in learning?
Will to do the behaviour
Who are people more likely to imitate behaviour of?
Role models
Bandura et al - Bobo doll
Children exposed to aggression more likely to be aggressive to the doll
Bandura & Walters - Bobo doll
Children seeing aggression rewarded more likely to be aggressive
Vicarious reinforcement