SLT

Question 1

whats the key idea behind slt

Answer 1

involves the observation of role models which then leads to the imitation of role models’ behaviour depending on whether that behaviour is seen to be rewarded or not

Question 2

what type of conditioning does this use

Answer 2

operant conditioning

Question 3

how

Answer 3

A behaviour is positively reinforced when it is rewarded, either directly or indirectly

Question 4

what is vicarious reinforcement

Answer 4

observing another persons behaviour and seeing them being rewarded for it or experiencing a positive outcome so that behaviour is imitated in order to experience the same outcome

Question 5

what study highlights this (think general slt)

Answer 5

Bandura’s (1961) famous - and controversial - Bobo Doll study highlights the ease with which young children appear to observe and imitate aggressive behaviour learned from adult role models

Question 6

what are the mediational processes

Answer 6

Attention - has the child noticed the aggressive behaviour in the first place?

Retention - can the child remember the actions of the aggressive role model?

Reproduction - is the child able to perform the aggressive behaviour?

Motivation - does the child believe that imitating the behaviour will lead to an outcome that they desire?

Question 7

what is self efficacy

Answer 7

the belief in ones ability to succeed in specific situations or achieve specific goals

Question 8

who researched this

Answer 8

Perry et al

Question 9

what did he find

Answer 9

aggressive primary-school children reported that aggression came to them easily and that it was difficult for them to inhibit their aggression; these aggressive children were also confident that aggression would lead to positive rewards although aggressive girls reported higher levels of concern for victims of aggression and more awareness of possible punishments for aggressive behavior