Social Learning Theory Flashcards
What is the aim of Bandura’s study?
To demonstrate if children will copy behavior observed in their environment
What were the results regarding boys and girls in Bandura’s study?
Boys showed physical aggression; girls showed verbal aggression.
Control group showed no aggression.
Greater level of imitation of behaviour if role model is same gender as child
What does greater imitation of a model depend on?
The gender of the child
What is vicarious reinforcement?
Learning through positive consequences observed from others
What is vicarious punishment?
Decrease in certain behaviors after observing others being punished
Define ‘modeling’ in the context of social learning theory.
The process of imitating a behavior demonstrated by a model (someone who is respected and powerful e.g. parents)
What is the definition of ‘imitation’?
Copying a model’s behavior
What does ‘identification’ refer to in social learning?
Associating with the qualities, views and characteristics of another person (through operant conditioning)
List the four stages of Bandura’s mediation processes.
- Attention
- Retention
- Reproduction
- Motivation
True or False: Bandura’s study was representative of a broad population.
False
What ethical concerns were raised in Bandura’s study?
Use of very young children and exposure to aggressive behavior
What does social learning theory better explain?
The reasons for particular actions
Fill in the blank: The process in which a child learns by watching others is known as _______.
modeling
What factors does Bandura’s study disregard?
Biological factors like hormones and genetics
What is the significance of attention in Bandura’s mediation processes?
It is necessary to pay attention to the model’s behavior
What role does retention play in Bandura’s theory?
It involves remembering the behavior observed
What does reproduction refer to in the context of social learning?
The ability to copy the observed behavior
What is the motivation aspect in Bandura’s mediation processes?
The desire to perform the behavior based on vicarious reinforcement
