social learning theory

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

states that behaviour is learn through observation and modelling. this theory suggests that we learn from our environment via observation and reinforcement

Question 2

role models

Answer 2

a role model is a person/group who unknowingly inspires others to imitate them. can be a real personal, symbolic or fictional

Question 3

when is a role model most effective

Answer 3

same gender, same age/older, perceived higher status, etc.

Question 4

live model

Answer 4

an actual individual carrying out a behaviour

Question 5

verbal model

Answer 5

descriptions/explanations of a behaviour

Question 6

symbolic model

Answer 6

fictional characters displaying behaviours in books, tv, etc

Question 7

ARRM

Answer 7

A - attention
R - retention
R - reproduction
M - motivation

Question 8

internal/intrinsic motivation

Answer 8

internal need is satisfied, you feel good about yourself

Question 9

external/extrinsic motivation

Answer 9

outside factor, e.g. praise from a parent

Question 10

vicarious reinforcement

Answer 10

if you see another person being rewarded for a behaviour you’re more likely to imitate it. e.g. you see your sibling get money for doing chores so you start doing chores

Question 11

vicarious punishment

Answer 11

if you see someone get punished for a behaviour you are less likely to imitate it. e.g. you see another student get sent out for not doing their homework so you make sure you do yours

Question 12

vicarious extinction

Answer 12

you notice someone has stopped being rewarded for their behaviour and so you stop
imitating it. e.g. your sister stops getting money for doing chores so you stop doing chores as well

Question 13

self-efficacy

Answer 13

the ability to which we believe we can do a task. people with high self-efficacy are more likely to reproduce a behaviour

Question 14

self-esteem

Answer 14

someone with low self-esteem is more likely to imitate a behaviour