Comparison Or Approaches: Social Learning

Question 1

Nature/ nurture

Answer 1

Nurture because it emphasises the role of environmental influences and learning from others in shaping behaviour, due to the 4 mediational processes
Behaviour is learnt through observational learning rather than being solely influenced by innate biological factors
Behaviour is acquired thru exposure to external social influences

Question 2

Reductionist/ holistic

Answer 2

Reductionist because it simplifies complex cognitive processes into 4 meditational processes as an explanation for behaviour, ignoring the biological and cognitive factors influencing behaviour. Focuses solely on observable behaviours rather than internal mental processes which cannot be directly observed .
Reduces behaviour to a set of learned responses

Question 3

Deterministic/ free will

Answer 3

Deterministic because is suggests that behaviour is primarily shaped by external influences specifically role models or environmental influences. Leaving little to no room for free will in how people behave , as behaviour is explained through the 4 mediational proscesses

Question 4

Treating abnormal behaviour

Answer 4

Positive reinforcement : reward desirable characteristics to increase the likelyhood of them repeating, reinforcing more adaptive and appropriate behaviour patterns