SLT

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

Learn through observation and imitation

Question 2

Mediational Processes

Answer 2

Attention (pay attention to behaviour)

Retention (storing observed behaviour)

Reproduction (ability to imitate)

Motivation (expect receive same positive reinforcements for imitating)

Question 3

Vicarious Reinforcement

Answer 3

Imitation likely to occur if model positively reinforced

Question 4

Boo Doll Study - Bandura et al (1961)

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Application

Answer 5

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)

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

• 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