Social Learning Theory Flashcards
S.S.V
Observation
Imitation
Role models
Modeling
Vicarious reinforcement
Identification
4 mediational factors?
A
R
R
M
- Attention
- Retention
- Reproduction
- Motivation
Vicarious reinforcement?
Imitation more likely to occur if the model is seen to be positively reinforced (rewarding consequence)
4 mediational factors
Attention →
→ individual must pay attention to behavior + consequence to form
Mental representations of the behavior
4 mediational factors
Retention →
→ storing observed behavior in L.T.M
(imitation - not always immediate)
4 mediational factors
Reproduction →
→ individual must be able to reproduce observed behavior
4 mediational factors
Motivation →
→ individual must receive the same (rewarding consequences) positive reinforcement there seen the model they’re imitate, receive
S.L.T
Bandura’s study
What year?
What was it?
1986
Bobo doll experiment
key assumptions of S.L.T
- We learn through observation limitation of others’ behavior
Bandura’s study (1986)
What did the children observe?
- Observing diff models handling diff dolls
-3 grps: Hitting it
No aggression
No model
Bandura’s study (1986)
What was the affect on gender?
-Boys + girls = more verbally aggressive
- Boys = more physically aggressive
What does Social Learning Theory (SLT) emphasize?
SLT emphasizes that behavior is learned through the observation of others within a social context.
Who developed Social Learning Theory?
Albert Bandura.
What are the key assumptions of SLT?
1) Learning through observation. 2) Imitation and modeling. 3) Cognitive factors in learning. 4) Reciprocal determinism.
What are the four key components of Social Learning Theory?
1) Attention, 2) Retention, 3) Reproduction, 4) Motivation.
What does ‘attention’ mean in SLT?
The observer must focus on the model’s behavior.
What is ‘retention’ in Social Learning Theory?
The observer must be able to remember the behavior that has been observed.
What does ‘reproduction’ mean in SLT?
The observer must have the ability to reproduce the observed behavior.
What is ‘motivation’ in the context of SLT?
The observer must be motivated to imitate the behavior, influenced by reinforcement (vicarious or direct).
What are the two types of models in SLT?
1) Live models (e.g., parents, teachers). 2) Symbolic models (e.g., characters in media).
What was the aim of Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment?
To investigate whether children would imitate aggressive behavior after observing an adult model.
What were the findings of Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment?
Children who observed aggressive models were more likely to imitate the aggressive behavior, especially if the model was rewarded.
What is vicarious reinforcement in SLT?
Learning through observing the consequences of others’ behavior, such as seeing a model rewarded for a behavior.
How does SLT explain media influence on behavior?
SLT explains that people can learn behaviors by observing characters in media (e.g., television, video games) and imitating them.
