observational learning theory

Question 1

main points of the observational learning theory

Answer 1

people learn by watching others
specifically significant others
by watching someone you create a mental picture in your head
ARMM

Question 2

when is a learner more likely to cope someone else

Answer 2

significant others
models have similar characteristics - age, gender, ability
actions that are successful
actions that are reinforced and relevant
status of the model

Question 3

name and explain the four processes of observational learning

Answer 3

Attention
demonstration is accurate
by signigficant other
focused and concentrated on model
performer takes notes of relevant cues
attractive

Rettention
creation of a mental picture for fututre reference
clarity - clear demonstration
breakdown of subroutines
ability to remember important information
recall from memory system

Motor production
performer must be physically/mentally ready to perform the task
have the bability and confidence to replicate demonstration
understands the skill
attempt skill immediately after demonstration

Motivation
the learner must have desire to copy
uses reinforcement
needs drive
offering praise or rewards

Question 4

what does ARMM stand for and the sections

Answer 4

perceptual - taking in info from the demo
Attention
Rettention

psychomotor - translating info into physical reaction
Motor production
Motivation

Question 5

what makes a good demonstration

Answer 5

interesting/fun
clear instructions
significant other
within capability of performer / stage of learning
give time for performer to rehearse mental image
breakdown into subroutines
variety of formats - video, physical demo, picture, peer demo