SLT Flashcards
1
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Assumptions
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Learn through observation and imitation
2
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Mediational Processes
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Attention (pay attention to behaviour)
Retention (storing observed behaviour)
Reproduction (ability to imitate)
Motivation (expect receive same positive reinforcements for imitating)
3
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Vicarious Reinforcement
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Imitation likely to occur if model positively reinforced
4
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Boo Doll Study - Bandura et al (1961)
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- lab experiment
- American children (36b, 36g, 3-6age)
- Group 1- shown aggressive model
- Group 2 - shown non agg model
- Group 3 - no model
- G1 more agg G2 and G3
- G1 imitated specific acts
- Boys imitated more physically
- Both verbally aggressive
5
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Application
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Used in case of Jamie Bulger’s murder (1990)
Claimed influenced by film Child Play 3
Came from disturbed family (witnessed real life violence + deprivation)
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Evaluation
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- supported studies
- not explain why B imitate physical agg beh more than G
- explain cultural differences
- used to explain influence of media
- more complete explanation than cond (takes account cognitive)
- Not take account free will + moral values
