Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Describe the Social Learning Theory

Answer 1

Model those who we identify with or admire (media, peer-influence, parents, peers)
Doesn’t believe in a direct stimulus - response relationship
BUT
thinking about the outcome of our actions - humans are responsible for their actions

Question 2

Explain Vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

Based on rewards and punishments gained by others - we decide if we should copy them

Question 3

What are the mediational processes (cognition)?

Answer 3

1) Attention - to the behaviour
2) Retention - remembering the behaviour
3) Reproduction - can we carry out the behaviour
4) Motivation - do we need to carry out the behaviour

Question 4

What scientist used the Social learning theory?

Answer 4

Bandura with the Bobo doll

Question 5

Explain Bandura and the Bobo doll

Answer 5

PROCEDURE: kids watch adult being aggressive with bobo doll
FINDINGS: children copied adults behaviour - mainly the same sex

Question 6

Did the findings support Bandura’s SLT?

Answer 6

This supports Bandura's SLT
Learning by:
- observation
- modelling 
- imitation 
- punishment & reward