Social Learning Theory Flashcards
What does SLT suggest?
Learning is through observing a model and imitating a model
Modelling
Process of imitating behaviour of role model
Role model is precisely showing a observer behaviour to be imitated
Identification
Induvidual identities themself with a role model due to similarity or status
Wants to be like role model
Vicarious reinforcement
If a person observes model rewarded for a particular behaviour
It increases chance observer will imitate behaviour to get same reward
Imitation
Individual observes behaviour from role model and copies it
What are the 4 non meditational processes ?
Modelling, identification, vicarious reinforcement and imitation
What are the 5 meditational processes?
Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Reinforcements,motivation
Attention
Learning occurs when they attend a models behaviour
Attention must be captured
Retention
Must store memory of behaviour in LTM allowing behaviour to be remembered
Especially if behaviour is observed repeatedly the more memorable it will be and easy to store
Reproduction
Individuals must have skills and capabilities to reproduce models behaviour ,more likely if behaviour is easy to replicate
Behaviour is more likely to be repeated if it simple
Motivation or reinforcements
Individual may be motivated to imitate the behaviour because they have seen someone else rewarded for that behaviour
(Vicarious reinforcement)
Or they identify with the model