SLT (learning Approach)

Question 1

what is the Social learning theory

Answer 1

way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement, combining learning theory with role of cognitive factor

Question 2

what is vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour. This is a key factor in imitation

Question 3

What did Albert Bandura say

Answer 3

agreed with behaviourist approach
Social learning theory proposed different way in which people learn
through observation and imitation
SLT suggest learning directly through operant and classical conditioning but also indirectly

Question 4

what are mediational processes

Answer 4

cognitive factors that influence learning and come between stimulus and response

Question 5

what are the 4 mediational processes

Answer 5

Attention - the extent to which we know certain behaviours
Retention - how well the behaviour is remembered
Motor reproduction - the ability of the observer to perform the behaviour
Motivation - the will to perform the behaviour which is often determined by whether the behaviour was rewarded or punished

Question 6

what is identification

Answer 6

when the observer associates themselves to the role model and wants to be like the role model

Question 7

what is modelling

Answer 7

is the process of imitating a role model

Question 8

what is a role model

Answer 8

a person who is seen to posses similiar characteristics to the observer and have a high status

Question 9

What was Banduras research

Answer 9

Bobo Doll
- recorded behaviour of young children who watched an adult behave aggresively towards a Bobo doll
-children were later observed playing with various toys including Bobo doll
-Played/behavioural aggresively towards the doll

Question 10

What is imitation

Answer 10

Copying behaviours of others