Bandura's other studies, 1965 study(LT)

Question 1

STUDY 1965

Aim

Answer 1

To investigate whether reinforcement of the punishment of an aggressive model would influence the aggression displayed in children in response to frustration.

Question 2

STUDY 1965

Procedure

Answer 2

• 66 children (33 boys, 33 girls), aged 42–71 months, from Stanford University Nursery, were tested using an independent groups design.
• Children watched one of three videos: the model was either rewarded (with praise, drink, and chocolate), punished (scolded and spanked), or received no consequences.
• Each child watched the video in a waiting room before being deliberately frustrated to provoke potential aggression.
• Children were then taken to a playroom with a Bobo Doll and other toys, where their behaviour was observed.
• At the end, all children were promised a reward if they could imitate the model’s aggressive behaviour.

Question 3

STUDY 1965

Findings

Answer 3

• Children in the model punished condition showed the least aggression at first.
• When all children were offered a reward, aggression increased significantly across all groups.
• The initial group differences disappeared once the reward was introduced.

Question 4

STUDY 1965

Conclusion

Answer 4

• Vicarious punishment (seeing punishment of others) reduces imitated aggression.
• But the promise of reinforcement is a more powerful influence on aggression

Question 5

STUDY 1965

Strength (only i given)

Answer 5

Control of study leading to high internal validity

Question 6

STUDY 1965

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