SLT

Question 1

Key assumptions of SLT

Answer 1

• Behaviour is learned through (other’s) experience
• People learn through observation and imitation of others

Question 2

Vicarious Reinforcement

Answer 2

Behaviour observed to have positive consequences is more likely to be imitated

Question 3

SLT

1st mediational process

Answer 3

Attention (behavioural) ➞ the extent to which notice certain behaviours

Question 4

SLT

2nd mediational process

Answer 4

Retention (behavioural) ➞ how well a behaviour is remembered

Question 5

SLT

3rd mediational process

Answer 5

Motor reproduction ➞ the ability of the observer to perform the behaviour

Question 6

SLT

4th mediational process

Answer 6

Motivation ➞ the will to perform the behaviour (often determined by whether the behaviour was rewarded or punished)

Question 7

SLT

Explain identification

Answer 7

• People (esp. children) are more likely to imitate people that they identify with
• The person they identify with is called role model and the process of imitating that person is called modelling
• A person becomes a role model if they are seen to possess similar characteristics to the observer and/or attractive and have high status
• Role models may not be physically present in the environment and this has important implications for the influence of media on the behaviour