Individualistic - Bandura

Question 1

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain what the social learning theory is

Answer 1

Behaviour is learnt through imitation and modelling

Question 2

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain the key idea of Bandura

Answer 2

Key Idea: Learning can take place through observation and imitation of role models.

Question 3

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain how behaviour is imitated

Answer 3

[A.R.R.M]

Attention - Child notices behaviour

Retention - Child remembers that behaviour

Reproduction - Child will reproduce similar behaviour

Motivation - depending on the outcome (punishment or reward) the child will repeat the behaviour.

((EG: When criminals go to prison with other criminals, they may imitate the bad behaviour))

Question 4

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain the three main factors that increase the likelihood of imitation

Answer 4

1. Status of the model - Same gender, age, how likeable, high status.

2.Consequence of the action - if consequences are rewarding, it could lead to a higher chance of the child imitating that behaviour.

3. Vicarious Reinforcement - Children will watch others imitate that behaviour and decide whether to imitate through the consequences. (Vicarious = Learning from observing others)

((Aggression can be learnt from observing others))

Question 5

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain the sample of the Bandura and the bobo doll experiment.

Answer 5

Stanford University nursery.

36 boys and 36 girls (72)

Aged between 3 and 6

Pre-tested by nursery teacher and bandura. Ranked on four 5-point rating scale. Depending on aggression levels.

Three different conditions (Aggressive model, non-aggressive model and control group.)

24 children in each condition

Question 6

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain 3 strengths of Bandura

Answer 6

+ There is research evidence to back up the SLT by Bandura where children imitated an aggressive role model

+ Demonstrates the rise of the media in encouraging violence, therefore had led to censorship and ratings being applied to video games & films

+Supports the nurture side of the debate but also highlights the nature side where the boys were more aggressive than the girls (possible due to testosterone)

Question 7

[BANDURA - SLT]
Behaviourist Theories

Explain 3 weaknesses of Bandura

Answer 7

Doesn’t include biological factors e.g: genetic predisposition

Doesn’t relate to all crimes

Research raises ethical issues of psychological harm & lack of consent