bandura et al.(aggression) Flashcards
what experimental design was used?
matched pairs design
what was the aim of the study?
to investigate whether children would imitate aggressive behavior they observed in a model, especially of a same sex model
what learning theory is the study based on?
social learning theory (SLT) - behavior is learned through observing and imitating others, especially if they’re role models
what research method was used?
a laboratory experiment
what research design was used?
matched-pairs design - children were matched on pre-existing levels of aggression
what were the IVs? (3)
- whether the model was aggressive or non aggressive
- whether the model was male or female
- the gender of the child
what was the DV?
the level of aggression displayed in the child towards the bobo doll
who were the participants in the study?
72 children (36 boys and 36 girls)
3-6 years old (mean age 4.4 years old)
recruited from Stanford University Nursery School
What is the primary focus of Bandura et al.’s aggression study?
The study focuses on observational learning and the influence of modeled aggression on children’s behavior.
What type of experimental design did Bandura et al. use in their aggression study?
They used a controlled laboratory experiment.
True or False: The participants in Bandura’s study were all boys.
False: The participants included both boys and girls.
What age group did Bandura et al. study in their aggression experiment?
Children aged 3 to 6 years.
Fill in the blank: Bandura et al. used a _____ doll in their aggression study.
Bobo
What were the three groups of children exposed to in the Bandura study?
Aggressive model, non-aggressive model, and control group.
What was the main hypothesis of Bandura et al.’s aggression study?
Children who observe aggressive behavior will show increased aggression themselves.
What was the outcome of the children who observed the aggressive model?
They exhibited more aggressive behaviors compared to those in the non-aggressive and control groups.
True or False: The children imitated the exact behaviors of the models they observed.
True: Many children imitated specific aggressive actions.
What method was used to measure the children’s aggression in the Bandura study?
Observational coding of their behavior during play.
What was one of the key findings regarding gender differences in aggression in Bandura’s study?
Boys were more likely to imitate physical aggression than girls.
What role did reinforcement play in Bandura et al.’s aggression study?
Reinforcement was not provided; the focus was on observational learning without direct rewards.
Fill in the blank: The aggression displayed by the children was primarily _____ and _____ in nature.
physical; verbal
What term describes the process by which children learn behaviors by observing others?
Modeling
What did Bandura conclude about the effects of media violence based on his findings?
Media violence can increase aggressive behavior in children.
True or False: The study showed that children who did not see aggressive models displayed high levels of aggression.
False: They displayed lower levels of aggression.
What did Bandura et al. suggest about the influence of the environment on behavior?
The environment plays a crucial role in shaping behavior through observation.
How long was the observation period for the children in the study?
The observation lasted for about 20 minutes.
What is one criticism of Bandura et al.’s aggression study?
The artificial setting may not reflect real-world situations.
Fill in the blank: Bandura’s study is often cited in discussions about _____ and _____ in psychology.
aggression; social learning theory
What did Bandura’s study reveal about the impact of aggressive models on non-aggressive children?
Non-aggressive children could become aggressive after observing aggressive models.
What was the impact of the non-aggressive model on the children’s behavior?
Children exposed to the non-aggressive model displayed less aggression.
In what year was Bandura et al.’s aggression study published?
1961
What psychological concept did Bandura’s findings primarily support?
Observational learning or social learning theory.
True or False: The study found that aggression can be learned without direct reinforcement.
True
