Social learning theory Flashcards
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What is social learning theory?
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- it emphasises the role of observation and imitation of role models during learning
- The individual learns by observing a role model and then imitates the modelled behaviour
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What do social learning theorists believe?
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that behaviour is learned
3
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4 basic processes that social learning involves?
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- Observation
- Modelling
- Imitation
- Reinforcement
4
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What is observation?
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Simply watching the behaviour of others
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What is Modelling?
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Specific behaviour performed by someone of relevance
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What is imitation?
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Direct copying of the behaviour of the model
7
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What is reinforcement?
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- Could be direct such as a positive consequence for imitating a model
- Could be indirect such as seeing the model be reinforced for their behaviour
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What is vicarious reinforcement?
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Indirect reinforcement by seeing the model being positively reinforced for their behaviour
9
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2 things to remember?
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- Social learning can occur without any reinforcement
- We are more likely to imitate a person who is reinforced for their behaviour (Vicarious reinforcement)
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Who was it developed by?
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Bandura
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What did Bandura argue?
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- That children are more likely to imitate role models if they are the same sex, similar and nurturing.
- Also that more powerful role models are more readily imitated along with adults who are seen to be rewarded for their behaviour (Vicarious reinforcement)
