Approaches: Social Learning Theory Flashcards
Who developed the Social Learning Theory??
Albert Bandura
What’s modelling??
People being more likely to imitate the behaviour of people whom they identify with (called role models)
What is identification in modelling??
Observer wishes to be like the role model or sees themselves as similar to them
What is vicarious reinforcement??
Learner may imitate behaviour but only if the behaviour is seen to be rewarded rather than punished
What are the 4 stages of the mediational processes of how learning occurs??
1, Attention (must be attending to behaviour)
2. Retention (must retain how to do it)
3. Reproduction (must be capable of carrying out behaviour)
4. Motivation (must have reason to carry out behaviour -> reward)