SLT key definitions

Question 1

Imitation

Answer 1

how an individual observes a behaviour from a role model and copies it, because behaviour is not often copied exactly, imitation is a better word to use than copying

Question 2

Identification

Answer 2

when an individual is influenced by another because they are in some ways similar or wish to be like them

Question 3

modelling

Answer 3

when someone is influential in some way, they are referred to as a model (according to SLT). If an individual then imitates the person’s behaviour later it is called modelling.

Question 4

vicarious reinforcement

Answer 4

used to describe the reinforcement the observer sees the model receiving, they do not receive the reward themselves; they see someone else get it (secondary)

Question 5

attention

Answer 5

a person pays attention to someone’s behaviour

Question 6

retention

Answer 6

Memorising behaviour that has been observed

Question 7

Reproduction

Answer 7

Practising the behaviour themselves

Question 8

motivation

Answer 8

Given a reason, they may use the behaviour