Social learning theory Flashcards
What is social learning theory?
Imitation, identification, modelling, vicarious reinforcement,
Assumes that all behaviour is learned in the environment through a social context.
Learns through the learning processes.
What is observation?
Watching and paying close attention to other people’s behaviour.
yflu,tsd;dt8iWhat are the mediational processes?
Attention- The behaviour of the role model must be watched.
Retention- The behaviour that has been observed must be remembered.
Motor production- The observed behaviour is performed by the observer.
Motivation- We need the desire to imitate the behaviour from a role model. Rewards and punishment with be considered.
What is a specific negative of social learning theory?
It over relies on lab studies which have low ecological validity, don’t explain everyday behaviour in real life. Demand characteristics could alter study.
What is the real world application for social learning theory?
Ofcom’s 9pm Watershed rule stops inappropriate content from being streamed until children are thought to be in bed. This safeguards children and makes society a better place, has value to society.
What are the debates with social learning theory?
Soft determinism believes that we are somewhat controlled by learning processes but have some free will. This is more realistic than behaviourism as it acknowledges free will and cognitive factors such as mediational processes.
What is the evidence for social learning theory?
The bobo Doll study showed that children presented with a video of someone being aggressive were aggressive with the doll as well, those who saw it rewarded were even more aggressive.
This increases credibility and makes it more replicable.
What other theory does social learning theory ignore?
Ignores the influence of biology. In Bobo Doll boys were naturally more aggressive due to naturally high testosterone levels. Means an incomplete explanation.
A better explanation would be the interactionist approach.
What is imitation?
Copying other people’s behaviour.
What is a role model?
Someone to look up to.
What is identification?
when an observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like them.
What is modelling?
When the role model performs a precise demonstration of the behaviour.
What is Vicarious Reinforcement?
Reinforcement not directly experienced but occurs through someone else being reinforced for a behaviour.
What are the learning processes?
Observation, imitation, role model, identification, modelling, vicarious reinforcement.
