Social learning theory

Question 1

Define vicarious learning

Answer 1

When we watch others get rewarded or punished for behaviour, then we imitate the behaviour depending on the consequences

Question 2

Define reciprocal determinism

Answer 2

When the individual and the environment interact and impact on each other shaping our behaviour

Question 3

Define vicarious reinforcement

Answer 3

Rewards - increase likelihood of behaviour in the future

Punishment - decrease likelihood of behaviour in future

Question 4

What is self-efficacy?

Answer 4

Children develop confidence in their ability to carry out aggressive acts leading to behaviour being repeated.

Question 5

How do children learn aggressive behaviour according to the SLT?

Answer 5

through observation and imitation

Question 6

In order for social learning to take place what did Bandura say needs to happen?

Answer 6

child must form mental representations of events in their social environment

Child must also represent future