social learning theory

Question 1

observational learning

Answer 1

process where learning takes place by watching someone rather than doing something themselves

Question 2

stages in observational learning

Answer 2

behaviour is modelled by a role model, observer identifies with role model, behaviour is observed and noted, behaviour is imitated and learnt

Question 3

what does self-efficacy mean

Answer 3

when a person knows their own ability to do something- be likely to copy behaviour

Question 4

cognitive factors if modelled behaviour is imitated

Answer 4

attention, retention, reproduction and motivation

Question 5

what is attention

Answer 5

attention must be paid or a behaviour will not be learnt eg if similar to themselves or significant

Question 6

what is rentention

Answer 6

retain/store what they learnt

Question 7

what is reproduction

Answer 7

physical capability to producing

Question 8

what is motivation

Answer 8

reward=reproduction, vicarious learning seeing others being rewarded for learnt behaviour (vicarious punishment, extinction or reinforcement)

Question 9

evidence in support peec

Answer 9

from highly reliable research eg bandura 1961 children went through all the same procedure inc observing an aggressive model who followed the same script of hitting a boob doll in the face

Question 10

methodology peec

Answer 10

supporting studies are lab based which increase internal validity due to controls used so cause and effect links can be studied eg in 1961 and 1963 ensured ppt were matched on aggression levels so it did not cofound measures of aggression learnt. increasing credibility of the theory
however, ecological validity may be low as research was experimental and lab based so cannot be sure findings generalise to real life as aggression observed may not be natural eg bobo doll used a target for aggression and seeing a bobo doll being punished isnt the same as a child seeing aggression in their homes

Question 11

applications of slt

Answer 11

it can explain how human learn real life aggressive behaviour and can be used to help create treatments eg modelling therapies which involve learning alternatives to aggressive behaviour through observing and imitating a positive role model.

Question 12

alternatives to slt

Answer 12

overlooks behaviour being influenced by bio factors eg due to the role of the brain structure like amygdala in aggressive behaviours