Social Learning Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What did Bandura find to support SLT
A
Children in the experimental group who had aggressive models tended to be more aggressive towards a bobo doll
2
Q
What did bandora and walters find to support SLT
A
If a model was rewarded for aggressive behaviour, the more aggressive a child becomes
3
Q
What’s a strength of SLT
A
It has face validity and can explain why aggression runs in families and well as explaining cultural trends
4
Q
Whats a problem with SLT
A
It is not supported by the biological explanation- although Bandura’s study showed that boys were more physically aggressive
5
Q
Whats a positive application of SLT
A
Restricting violent media to restrict violent models
6
Q
what are the main points for A01 marks for SLT
A
attention, retention, repetition, motivation, observation and imitation of models, reinforcement
