Social Learning Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Who do children identify with (identification process)
A
Role models → they will want to be like these people
2
Q
Observation is when
A
Child witnesses a criminal act. If done by role model, it creates a mental representation in child’s mind
3
Q
What are the 2 types of reinforcement?
A
Direct reinforcement and vicarious reinforcement
4
Q
Direct reinforcement is…
A
When a child imitates behaviour and gets rewarded for it
5
Q
Vicarious reinforcement is…
A
When a child observes role model get rewarded for behaviour
6
Q
Internalisation is when…
A
The child imitates behaviour so many times it no longer needs reinforcing and becomes part of child’s personality
7
Q
Criticisms of SLT are…
A
Doesn’t account for first ever criminal
Doesn’t explain criminals without a role model
