Bandura Flashcards
What was his theory called?
The social learning theory
What did the theory say?
Children learn and copy aggressive behaviour by observing adults behaving aggressively.
How many stages of behavioural learning were there?
4
Attention
Retention
Production
Motivation
What was the first stage of behavioural learning?
Attention
The child notices the behaviour of another person, this is likely to be someone close to them.
What was the second stage of behavioural learning?
Retention
The child internalises the action, remembering what they had observed.
What was the third stage of behavioural learning?
Production
Copy the behaviour when opportunity arises.
What was the fourth stage of behavioural learning?
Motivation
Depending on the outcome, children will imitate the behaviour or resist.
What is vicarious reinforcement?
Copying behaviours that we see others receive awards for.
What are the criticisms of the theory?
Doesn’t take into account someone’s biological state. (Learning difficulties)
