Bandura Theory

Question 1

What does social learning theory propose about criminal behavior?

Answer 1

Social learning theory posits that criminal behavior is learned through observation and imitation of others, particularly role models.

Question 2

How does the sex of a model influence imitation according to Bandura’s findings?

Answer 2

Bandura’s research found that boys are more likely to imitate same-sex models, and they also tended to exhibit more physical aggression than girls.

Question 3

What is ‘vicarious reinforcement’ according to Bandura?

Answer 3

Vicarious reinforcement involves learning by observing the consequences of another person’s behavior, which influences the observer’s likelihood to imitate that behavior.