SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what is meant by observational learning
A
Learning that occurs through observing the actions and consequences of others’ behaviour and determining whether to imitate them or not.
2
Q
Define a model in psychology and what do they do
A
Is an individual that is observed by a learner.
- These models can impact the behaviour of learners in both positive and negative ways (or not at all).
3
Q
if a model’s behaviour results in a reward of some kind what is likely to occur and what is this known as
A
it is likely to be replicated more by a learner
- vicarious reinforcement.
