Bandura- 1965

Question 1

What was the aim of Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 1

The aim was to consider whether reinforcement and punishment of an aggressive model would influence the aggression displayed on observers in response to frustration

Question 2

How many ppts were there in Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 2

33 boys and 33 girls

Question 3

How old were the ppts in Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 3

42-71 months

Question 4

What was the independent variable Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 4

The observed consequence for the model

Question 5

What was the dependent variable in Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 5

The aggression in the children

Question 6

What were the 3 conditions in Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 6

• Model reward condition- Children saw a second adult praise the model for their aggression and give them a drink and chocolate
• Model punished condition- Second adult scolded the model and spanked them with a newspaper
• No consequence condition- Model was neither punished or rewarded

Question 7

Which group showed less aggresion in Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 7

Model punished condition

Question 8

What is the conclusion to Bandura’s 1965 study?

Answer 8

Vicarious punishment reduces imitated aggression. However, reinforcement is a more powerful influence on aggression.