social learning approach

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

• suggests that young people observe and imitate role models around them who take part in certain behaviours

Question 2

vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

• leads them to expect positive consequences from the particular behaviour

Question 3

effect of peer influence

Answer 3

• we model our behaviour on our peers
• ## peer role models have an effect on social norms

Question 4

health education

Answer 4

• aims to influence a person’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviours connected to health in a positive way

Question 5

role models examples

Answer 5

• peers
• healthcare professionals
• celebrities

Question 6

strength 1 (eval)

Answer 6

• practical uses: interventions based on modelling healthy behaviours are useful

Question 7

strength 2 (eval)

Answer 7

• support for effectiveness: modelling can effectively explain how healthy and unhealthy behaviours develop

Question 8

weakness

Answer 8

• issues with health education role models: some role models in health education are ineffective