observational learning

Question 1

what is observational learning?

Answer 1

learning by observing the behaviors of others

Question 2

how did Bandura study observational learning?

Answer 2

1. Life size blow up doll with weight at bottom, if you hit it it bounces back
2. Children either sees adult behaving violently with Bobo doll or an adult being peaceful with it or an adult not interacting with it
3. Children did what they saw -> imitated adults’ behavior