Social learning theory Flashcards

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Who proposed SLT

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Bandura

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What is SLT

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Explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement.

Combines learning theory and cognitive factors

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In Banduras opinion how is behaviour learnt

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Through observation and imitation when the learner observes the behaviour and the consequence of it.

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When, in general, does imitation occur

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when behaviour is rewarded

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Vicarious reinforcement

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Not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour

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what does SLT focus on

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how cognitive factors effect learning and how they intervene in the learning process

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four mediational (interveinal) processes

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Attention-noticing behaviours
Retention-remembering behaviours
Motor reproduction-Ability to preform behaviours
Motivation-Will to preform behaviour

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What do cognitive factors mediate in

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whether a new response (behaviour) is acquired

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How is motivation to perform a behaviour determined

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Dependent on if the behaviour is rewarded or punished.

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What doesn’t need to occur together

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learning and performance

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Identification

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observer associates themself with a role model and wants to be like the role model

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who would be defined as a “roll model”

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possess similar characteristics, attractive, high status and usually the same gender.

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Pros of SLT

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Recognizes the importance of cognitive factors in learning -SLT is a more comprehensive explanation of human learning

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Cons of SLT 1

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Doesn’t reference biological factors on social learning. Bandura believed our biological differences effected our learning potential but thought learning itself was due to the environment

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Cons of SLT 2

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Evidence gained through Lab studies-Participant’s may respond to command characteristics.

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Reciprocal determinism

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the idea we are not only influenced but exert an influence on the external environment so we have free will.