Social Learning Theory

Question 1

SLT acknowledged that aggression can be learnt directly through…. E.g…….

Answer 1

Operant conditioning
Kid snatches toy is awarded for aggression - direct positive reinforcement

Question 2

Aggression can also be learnt indirectly through …… …… e.g. …..

Answer 2

Vicarious reinforcement
Child observed parents ( models) being aggressive. If parents aggression leads to a reward child learns the behaviour and copies it

Question 3

4 mediational processes/ cognitive conditions needed for observational learning

Answer 3

Attention
Retention
Motor reproduction
Motivation

Question 4

What is self efficacy ?

Answer 4

Self efficacy -is the extent to which we believe our actions will achieve a desired goal

Question 5

How does self efficacy increase aggression?

Answer 5

When a child knows he has the motor skills to snatch a toy he will do it more and behaviour is learnt

Question 6

What study can be used to show the effects of SLT on aggression?

Answer 6

Banduras bobo doll study