Social Learning Theory

Question 1

SLT

Answer 1

Bandura
Aggression learnt thru observation of other’s behaviour and what is rewarded

Question 2

Observation

Answer 2

Children learn aggression through observation and imitation of role models and the consequences of aggression through vicarious reinforcement

Question 3

Mental representation

Answer 3

Child forms mental representations of events in their social environment and the rewards or punishments

Question 4

Production of behaviour

Answer 4

Reward ➡️ behaviour reoccurs
Child builds confidence in acting aggressively

Question 5

Bandura et al - Bobo Doll

Answer 5

Children exposed to aggressive and non aggressive models
And put with bobo doll
Aggressive model = aggressive behaviour
Non Aggressive model = non aggressive behaviour

Question 6

Strengths

Answer 6

+Research support - ice hockey players- more penalties if exposed to more violence
+explains individual differences and inconsistencies in aggression
+explains cultural differences in aggression

Question 7

Weaknesses

Answer 7

-lack of realism in research