Approaches: Social learning theory AO3

Question 1

What is the 1st strength of SLT?

Answer 1

Point: It can have a real life application

Question 2

Why can SLT allow real-life application? Who is the researcher that provided support for this?

Answer 2

Ulrich found that the strongest cause of violent behaviour is when it is seen to be rewarded

Question 3

1st strength: Real-life application
Why does SLT have positive implications? Give an example

Answer 3

Has positive implications in trying to reduce behaviour
Age classification were added to films and games to ensure that young children would not be exposed to violent behaviour

Question 4

What is the 1st limitation of SLT?

Answer 4

• SLT is reductionist

Question 5

2nd limitation
Why is SLT reductionist?

Answer 5

It reduces behaviour to environmental factors and doesn’t take into account biological factors.

Question 6

What is the 2nd strength of SLT?

Answer 6

• It provides a comprehensive explanation

Question 7

2nd strength
Why does SLT provide a more comprehensive behaviour?

Answer 7

It recognises the role of meditational process because OC and CC alone cannot offer enough learning on their own.

Question 8

2nd limitation
Is SLT more or less reductionist than OC AND CC?

Answer 8

SLT is less reductionist