Observational Learning Flashcards
Observational learning is learning by
observing the actions of others and thier consequences to guide future behaviour
Learners are more likely to pay attention to models based on which aspects?
- respectability of model
- likeablity
- status/power
- gender
- attractiveness
etc. …
Briefly list the three principles of observational learning
- learning occurs through observing actions + consequences
- learning can occur without immediate change
- learner aware of consequences
What is learning called when not used immediately?
Latent learning
What are the 5 processes of observational learning in order
Attention, retention, reproduction, motivation, reinforcement
In reproduction, the learner must have….
physical and intellectual ability to reproduce observations
In motivation, learners must
want to copy a model
In the process of Reinforcement, the learner must be
reinforced by a positive reward in order to imitate behaviour
What is vicarious reinforcement? provide example
- reinforcement gained by watching another person
- eg. learner sees someone else getting rewarded for ….
What are the two similarities of Operant and observational learning
- learners are active
- consequences influence likelihood of behaviour occuring
In the attention process, the learner must
ACTIVELY pay attention to model
What are the two differences of observational learning and operant?
- operant = learning through direct experience
observ = indirect (learning through the actions + conseq of others) - operant= learning is observably evident
observational = learning may be learnt, but not yet demonstrated
