SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

Question 1

Name the two assumptions of SLT

Answer 1

-learning through observing and imitating a model
-considers cognitive factors involved in learning

Question 2

Name feature one of SLT

Answer 2

observational learning

Question 3

Name the first stage of observational learning

Answer 3

Modelling- process of imitating a role model

Question 4

Name and explain next stage of OL

Answer 4

Identification- where an individual associates himself or herself with a role model due to similarity or status

Question 5

Name and explain third stage of OB

Answer 5

Vicarious reinforcement- if someone observes a role model being rewarded it is likely that behaviour will be imitated to receive the same reward

Question 6

Name the last stage of OB

Answer 6

Imitation- when an individual observes behaviour from a role model and copies it.

Question 8

Name the second feature of the learning approach

Answer 8

The meditational processes

Question 9

What do the 4 meditational processes occur between?

Answer 9

Between stimulus (observing) and response (imitating)

Question 10

Name the four meditational processes

Answer 10

Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation

Question 11

Explain the meditational process attention and an example

Answer 11

Learning occurs when the models behaviour is attended to and attention must be captured

E.g. children must observe what the model is doing or saying to reproduce the model’s behaviour

Question 12

Explain the meditational process of retention

Answer 12

The memory of the behaviour must be stored in the LTM so it can be remembered. This is more likely if info is memorable/easy to store and if the behaviour is observed repeatedly e.g something seen daily

Question 13

Explain the meditational process of reproduction

Answer 13

Individuals must have the skills and capabilities to reproduce the model’s behaviour.
This is more likely if the behaviour is easy to replicate and if it is simple

Question 14

Explain motivational

Answer 14

An individual may be motivated to imitate the behaviour if they have observed someone else be rewarded or because they identify with the model.

Question 15

Name a strength of SLT

Answer 15

P-prac apps
E-principles state learning is by observing and imitation
E-lead to gov controlling media e.g. restricted ads on cigs, alc and gambling
L-applied psychology and helps promote positive behaviours in the real world

Question 16

Alternative explanation of SLT

Answer 16

P-biological explanation
E-behaviour is not due to observation and imitation but is due to hormones and genes
E-one consistent finding in bandura’s research was that boys were more aggressive
L-not the only explanation

Question 17

Name an alternative strength of SLT

Answer 17

P-praised for going beyond the behaviourist approach and soft determinism
E-considers that humans have an element of free will
E-we have the ability to choose who our role model
L-could be considered superior to approached that take the hard determinism stance