Learning Approach: Social Learning Theory Flashcards
1
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What is it?
A
Behaviour learnt from observing other people in social context
2
Q
Parts to social learning approach
A
Assumptions
Vicarious reinforcement
Mediational processes
Identification
3
Q
Assumptions
A
Observable
Basic processes same in all species
4
Q
Vacarious reinforcement
A
Observation leads to imitation if behaviour vacariously reinforced (bobo doll)
5
Q
Meditational processes
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Attention, retention, motivation, production
6
Q
Identification
A
More likely to imitate role models you identify with
7
Q
Evaluation
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Cognitive factors in learning
Evidence from lab studies
Underestimates influence of biology
