social learning theory Flashcards
how is behaviour learnt
behaviour is learnt from experience - through observing and imitating others
what are the 4 mediational processes(mental processes of learning)
attention - noticing behaviours
retention- how well the behaviour is remembered
motor reproduction - the ability of the observer to reproduce the behaviour
motivation - the will to perform the behaviour
how is imitation likely to occur
1.imitation is likely to occur if the behaviour is seen to be rewarded rather than punished - this is known as vicarious reinforcement
, observing consequences of behaviour.
2. identification - imitation likely to occur from people you identify with
who is the person you identify with and what is imitation of their behaviour called
- role model - someone who has similar characteristics to observer and attractive
- modelling
what are the scouts we use for this
s(pete), o,u
supporting evidence pete
p-supporting evidence provided through bandura’s study
e-findings of study
t-high external validity, its accurate in explaining behaviour
e-the children may have responded to demand characterestics - may have hit doll because they thought it was expected
opposing theory pet
p-opposing theory is biological approach - lacks objectivity and scientific credibility as much assumed
e-slt says behaviour is learnt through imitation, biological approach says neurochem etc. slt has lots of observational learning, lacks empirical evidence - biological approach relies on objective scientific data like brain scans and genetic assessments
t- biological approach explains how behaviour is influenced more scientifically and is more reliable
usefulness pet -
p-useful - real world application
e-vicarious reinforcement, identification and modelling- parents can learn how to encourage positive behaviours towards their children. makes them understand they are impressionable to not do negative things in front of kids like swearing.
t- slt has real life application to learning and building positive behaviours
