Bandura

Question 1

type of experiment

Answer 1

lab experiment, matched groups, observation

Question 2

aim/ hypothesis

Answer 2

subjects exposed to aggressive models would reproduce aggressive acts

Question 3

social learning theory

Answer 3

learning through association, observation and imitating the behaviour of others

Question 4

sample

Answer 4

36 boys 36 girls, enrolled at Stanford University, pre tested on aggressiveness prior to study 1-5

Question 5

brief procedure

Answer 5

stage 1 10 mins, stage 2 2 mins, stage 3 20 mins
taken to a room, aggressive model, bobo doll, tinker toys etc.
then with attractive toys but told couldn’t play with them
last room experimenter stayed in room, colouring set, mallet etc, observed through one way mirror

Question 6

results

Answer 6

mean no.b physical aggressive acts(male) boys = 25.8 girls = 7.2 (non aggressive female) boys = 0.2 girls = 2.5

“that’s no way for a lady to behave”

Question 7

conclusions

Answer 7

supports claim that observing behaviour would produce imitative behaviour

Question 8

link to area

Answer 8

child’s behaviour might be shaped in the future if they observe certain adults

Question 9

link to key theme

Answer 9

demonstrates importance of environment the child grows up in