Individualistic Theories - Learning Theories Evaluation

Question 1

Skinner
- Strengths

Answer 1

1. Skinners studies of learning trough varius animal species show that they do actually learn through experience and so it is logical for humans to behave in a similar way
2. C.R Jefferys application to crime

Question 2

Skinner
- Weaknesses

Answer 2

1. based on animal studies so cannot be completely adequate model of human learning
2. ignores mental proceses such as cognition, thinking and attitudes which is important in determining behaviour

Question 3

SLT
- Strengths

Answer 3

1. takes into account that humans are fundamentally are social beings who learn from experience of others which Skinners ignores
2. observing aggressive behavior being rewarded had casual links to imitating behavior
3. experiment is reliable as its repeated with same results

Question 4

SLT
- Weaknesses

Answer 4

1. lab setting - artificial and findings may not be valued for real life
2. children have not played with bobo doll prior so may assume that’s how its meant to be
3. not all behavior can be easily imitated as they can lack skills for more complex things