observational learning

Question 1

observational learning

Answer 1

social cognitive approach to learning. occurs when someone uses observation of a models actions and consequences to guide their future actions

Question 2

processes

Answer 2

attention
retention
reproduction
motivation
reinforcement

Question 3

attention

Answer 3

closely watching a models behaviour and the consequences.
more likely to pay attention if we perceive the model positively, we are similar to the model, or the model is familiar

Question 4

retention

Answer 4

you must be able to remember the models behaviour- store a mental representation of what we have observed

Question 5

reproduction

Answer 5

we attempt to imitate what was observed. we must have the ability to put into practice what we obsserved.

Question 6

motivation

Answer 6

we must have the desire to perform the behaviour they observed

Question 7

reinforcement

Answer 7

Individual receives a positive consequence for the behaviour which makes
them more likely to reproduce the behaviour again in the future

Question 8

external reinforcement

Answer 8

another person reinforces the behaviour

Question 9

vicarious reinforcement

Answer 9

behaviour is reinforced by observing the reinforcement of another person performing the same behaviour

Question 10

self-reinforcement

Answer 10

behaviour is reinforced through factors internal
to the individual, such as feeling proud of themselves

Question 11

intrinsic motivation

Answer 11

occurs from within t he observer

Question 12

extrinsic motivation

Answer 12

occurs from external factors