Approaches - Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Who proposed social learning theory

Answer 1

Albert Bandura

Question 2

How is behaviour learned in SLT

Answer 2

Through observation and imitation

Question 3

Process of SLT

Answer 3

Modelling
Imitation
Vicarious reinforcement
Mediational processes

Question 4

Identification

Answer 4

When a person is more likely to copy a role model when the role model has similar or desirable traits: Age, Gender, Higher class

Question 5

Types of role models

Answer 5

Live (real life)
Symbolic (fake eg. characters)

Question 6

Imitation

Answer 6

Observer copying the role models behaviour

Question 7

Vicarious Reinforcement

Answer 7

Observing the role models consequence makes imitation more or less likely

Question 8

4 Mediational Processes

Answer 8

Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation

Question 9

Attention

Answer 9

Observer has to focus on the behaviour to be able to copy it

Question 10

Retention

Answer 10

Behaviour has to be remembered by observer to be copied

Question 11

Reproduction

Answer 11

Belief that they can replicate the behaviour modelled

Question 12

Motivation

Answer 12

Do the benefits of the behaviour outweigh the costs?

Question 13

Strengths of SLT

Answer 13

-Emphasises role of mental processes (therefore more holistic)
-Supported by research

Question 14

Weaknesses of SLT

Answer 14

-Underestimates role of biology (eg.hormones)
-Does not account for behaviour occurring with no role model

Question 15

When was Banduras Bobo Doll study

Answer 15

1961

Question 16

Hypothesis of Bandura 1961

Answer 16

Children exposed to an aggressive model will copy the behaviour they see

Question 17

Bandura 1961 Sample

Answer 17

36 boys and 36 girls aged 3-6

Question 18

Group A in Bandura 1961

Answer 18

Observed non aggressive model (10 mins)

Question 19

Group B in Bandura 1961

Answer 19

Observed aggressive model (10 mins)

Question 20

Group C in Bandura 1961

Answer 20

Didn’t observe a model

Question 21

How long were the children given in the experimental room (Bandura 1961)

Answer 21

20 minutes

Question 22

Examples of toys in Bandura 1961 experiment room

Answer 22

Bobo dolls
Mallet
Tea sets
Farm animals
Paper and crayons

Question 23

How much of Group A showed aggression ( Bandura 1961)

Answer 23

30%

Question 24

Which group showed higher aggression levels (Bandura 1961)

Answer 24

Group B

Question 25

What year was Bandura and Walters

Answer 25

1963

Question 26

Aim of Bandura and Walters 1963

Answer 26

Study the effect of vicarious reinforcement on learning behaviour

Question 27

Experimental groups in Bandura and Walters 1963

Answer 27

All saw aggressive model

A- saw model being praised
B- saw model being punished
C- saw no consequence (control)

Question 28

Findings of Bandura and Walters 1963

Answer 28

Group A were most aggressive, then group C, then group B
(Praise, control, punishment)

Question 29

Strengths of Bandura’s studies

Answer 29

-Standardised procedure so high replicability
-Real world application to parenting and teaching styles

Question 30

Weaknesses of Banduras studies

Answer 30

-Only tests on children so does not show how adults learn new behaviours
-Low ecological validity as lab experiment so strange environment for the children