observational learning (aos2)

Question 1

observational learning

Answer 1

occurs when a learner observes a models actions and their consequences to guide their future actions

Question 2

attention

Answer 2

the learner must actively watch the models behaviour and their consequences
- may be influenced by motivation and distractions

Question 3

retention

Answer 3

the learner must retain a mental representation of the models behaviour for future use

Question 4

reproduction

Answer 4

the learner must have the physical and mental capabilities to reproduce the behaviour

Question 5

motivation

Answer 5

the learner must have the desire to perform the behaviour
- the learner must want to do something to achieve a goal

Question 6

reinforcement

Answer 6

receiving a reward or desirable factor that increases the likelihood that the learner will reproduce the behaviour again in the future