social learning theory

Question 1

how is behaviour learned?

Answer 1

from the environment through observational learning

Question 2

what is imitation?

Answer 2

copying the behaviour of others
using others as a model

Question 3

what is modelling?

Answer 3

demonstrating a particular behaviour that may imitated

Question 4

what is identification?

Answer 4

where the observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like the role model. they may posses similar/ desired characteristics or behaviours

Question 5

what is vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 5

where an observer not only sees someone’s behaviour but also the consequence of their behaviour.
there is an increased likelihood of copying if the behaviour is rewarded

Question 6

what are the 4 mediations processes?

Answer 6

• attention: extent to which we notice behaviour
• retention: how well behaviour is remembered
• motor reproduction: ability of the observer to perform the behaviour
• motivation: the observers will to perform a behaviour

Question 7

what is a limitation of SLT?

Answer 7

the research is based on lab experiments —> artificial setting —> not reflective of real world —>less valid