Social Cognitive Learning Theory

Question 1

What does SCLT assume?

Answer 1

Humans learn behavior through observational learning

Question 2

SCTL says what about reinforcement?

Answer 2

Basically, unlike with some learning that we do, we do not need positive reinforcement or a reward to continue behavior. The fact that the model was rewarded or punished for a behavior is enough for us. This is called vicarious reinforcement.

Question 3

According to Bandura, what are the different cognitive factors involved in SCLT?

Answer 3

• Attention
• Retention
• Motivation
• Potential

Question 4

Attention in SCLT

Answer 4

In order to learn a behavior, the learner must pay attention to the model. Some of the factors that influence strength of attention are the authority and similarity of the model.

Question 5

Retention SCLT

Answer 5

The leaner must be able to remember the behavior that has been reserved.

Question 6

Motivation

Answer 6

The learner must want to replicate the behavior that has been observed so they need to understand what is the potential outcome is if they repeat the behavior.

Question 7

What the potential outcome of a repeated behavior is called..

Answer 7

What Bandura calls “outcome expectancies”

Question 8

Potential SCLT

Answer 8

There needs to a certain level of self efficacy (whether it be physical or mental ability) in the learners to reproduce an observed behavior.