SLT Flashcards
Assumption of SLT
All behaviour is learnt from experiences
How is the assumption of SLT different to behaviourism
SLT says that people learn through observation and imitation
How is the behaviour learnt in experiences
Through direct and indirect classical and operant conditioning
What is identification
An observer associating themselves with a role model and wanting to be like the role model
Why is being able to apply SLT to real world behaviours a strength
We can explain cultural differences in behaviour
Increases value of approach
We can use it to explain how cultural norms are transmitted through societies
Principles of SLT and what they can account for
Modelling, imitation and reinforcement can account for how children learn behaviour from those around them
Who conducted the bobo doll experiment
Bandura
what is vicarious reinforcement
explains how we will copy a behaviour if we have experienced a role model being reinforced for the same behaviour due to us wanted to be like the role model and experience them same reinforcement
what are the four meditational processes and who were they identified by
Bandura
attention
retention
motor reproduction
motivation