Social Learning Theory Flashcards
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Social Learning Theory
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Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura posits that people learn through observation, imitation, and modeling of others’ behaviors. It emphasizes the role of social interactions, cognitive processes, and reinforcement in shaping behavior and personality development.
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Principles of Social Learning Theory
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Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation
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Attention
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To learn, individuals must pay attention to the model’s behavior and its consequences.
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Retention
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People store observed behaviors in their memory for later use.
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Reproduction
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Individuals attempt to replicate the observed behavior.
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Motivation
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The decision to imitate is influenced by reinforcement (rewards or punishments). Positive outcomes increase the likelihood of imitation.
