social learning theory Flashcards

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what did bandura do regarding social learning theory

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developed the behaviourist approach and added mental processes as an important factor

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assumptions of SLT

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states we learn through observation and imitation
learning occurs directly + indirectly

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what is indirect learning called

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vicarious reinforcement

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what is the key difference between behaviourism and SLT

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SLT - cognition, we think + don’t work like machines

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what is vicarious reinforcement

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an individual observed the behavior of others and they may imitate this
more likely to imitate if they see the model rewarded
less is they see the model punished

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what are the mediational processes

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attention
retention
motor reproduction
motivation

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what is attention - SLT

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the extent to which we notice certain behavior

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what is retention - SLT

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how well the behavior is remembered

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what is motor reproduction- SLT

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having the ability to perform the behavior

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what is motivation- SLT

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the desire to repeat the behavior determined by a reward or punishment

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when is motivation most likely to occur

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when they admire the model
when they see the model be rewarded

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what is the key study badura did for SLT

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72 children, male and female, aged 3-6
aggressive model: child played in room while adult hit and shouted at a doll
non aggressive model: child played while adult played quietly with doll
control group: child did not see a model

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what were the finding and conclusion to bandura’s study of SLT

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find: children who saw aggressive model produced more aggressive acts that the other groups
conc: aggressive behavior can be learnt in children

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what is the 1st strength of SLT

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includes role of congnitions in learning
conditioning alone cannnot explain all learnt behaviours
added element of congnitions throughout processes to learning is more accurate

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what is a 2nd strength for SLT

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can explain cultural differences in behaviour
individuals have learnt from the models they are surrounded by in that society
suggests it is a universal theory of behaviour

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what is the 1st weakness of SLT

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relies heavily on research from lab experiments
in lab settings people may act unnaturally
demand characteristics
may not be able to explain how people behave in real life

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what is the 2nd weakness of SLT

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doesn’t consider the role of biological factors on social learning
found that boys are more aggressive that girls
could be hormonal testosterone may be linked to aggression
SLT may not be the reasons why children behaved the way they did