SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY Flashcards
what does Social Learning Theory propose?
proposes that we learn all of our behaviour from role models
what are the stages of Social Learning Theory
Role model - identification - observation - imitation - direct reinforcement/vicarious reinforcement - internalisation - consequences
What is a role model?
A person held in esteem by another
What is identification?
The process where a person aligns themselves with another
What is observation?
The process where people pay attention to behaviours and retain them in memory
What is imitation?
A process where people recall behaviours and reproduce them in their own actions
what is direct reinforcement?
When a behaviour is strengthened and likely to be repeated due to positive outcomes for the individual
what is vicarious reinforcement?
When a behaviour is strengthened by an individual observing this same behaviour being rewarded in another
What is internalisation?
The process whereby a behaviour becomes an integral part of an individual’s personality due to continuous reinforcement
What is a consequence?
The result of something, usually negative
Give 4 criticisms of SLT
ignores the role of nature in explaining criminal behaviour
does not explain how criminal behaviour starts in the first place
does not account for people who turn to crime, even though they have not been exposed to criminal role models
does not explain why people re- offend after prison
What was the Bobo doll experiment?
The Bobo Doll experiment was a demonstration by adults hitting and attacking Bobo Dolls while a group of children were watching them. When the children were later put in the room with the Bobo Dolls they did the same thing: hit and attack.
