social learning theory Flashcards
what is the main assumption about social learning theory
some learning happens from observing other peoples behaviour
who is the main researcher
bundura
what is observational learning
observing someones behaviour and then imitating it
what is imitation
copying someones behaviour
what is modelling
when someone performs a behaviour which is then imitated
what is identification
when people are more likely to imitate a model if they identify with the model and feel similar to the model
what is vicarious reinforcement
when someone imitates a model because they observe the models behaviour being rewarded
what is vicarious punishment
when someone observes a models behaviour being punished and therefore are less likely to imitate the behaviour