Bandura's other studies, 1963 study (LT)

Question 1

STUDY 1963

Aim

Answer 1

• To investigate whether a filmed model would have the same effect as a live model on children’s aggression.
• It was also to investigate whether cartoon aggression will have a similar impact to realistic filmed aggression

Question 2

STUDY 1963

Procedure

Answer 2

• 96 children (48 boys, 48 girls), aged 39–52 months, were selected from Stanford University Nursery using an independent groups design.
• Children were assigned to one of four groups: live aggression, filmed aggression, cartoon aggression, or a non-aggressive control group.
• Each experimental group observed aggressive behaviour toward a Bobo Doll, either live, on film, or in cartoon form.
• All children were deliberately frustrated by having desirable toys taken away from them.
• They were then taken to a playroom with various toys (including a Bobo Doll), and their behaviour was covertly observed.

Question 3

STUDY 1963

Findings

Answer 3

• All three experimental groups showed increased aggression compared to the control group.
• The highest aggression was seen in the cartoon condition, followed by filmed, then live aggression.
• Although the experimental groups differed slightly, these differences weren’t statistically significant; all were significantly more aggressive than the control group.

Question 4

STUDY 1963

Conclusion

Answer 4

Exposure to live or filmed aggression increases the likelihood of aggression in response to frustration, even if the aggression is modelled by a cartoon figure

Question 5

STUDY 1963

Strength (only i given)

Answer 5

Control of study leading to high internal validity

Question 6

STUDY 1963

Weakness (only i given)

Answer 6

manner in which children are assessed in their demo of aggression is unrealistic, meaning the study lacks mundane realism