Key terms

Question 1

Social learning theory

Answer 1

A way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement, combining learning theory with the role of cognitive factors.

Question 2

Imitation

Answer 2

Copying the behaviour of others

Question 3

Role model

Answer 3

When an observer associated themselves with a role model and wants to be like the role model

Question 4

Modelling

Answer 4

Imitating the behaviour of a role model or modelling the precise demonstration of a specific behaviour that might be imitated by an observer

Question 5

Meditational processes

Answer 5

Cognitive factors i.e. thinking that influence learning and come between a stimulus and response.

Question 6

Attention

Answer 6

The extent to which we notice certain behaviours

Question 7

Retention

Answer 7

How well a behaviour is remembered

Question 8

Motor Reproduction

Answer 8

The ability of the observer to perform a behaviour

Question 9

Motivation

Answer 9

The will to perform a behaviour, which is often determined by whether the behaviour was rewarded or punished.

Question 10

Vicarious Reinforcement

Answer 10

Reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour.