Social Learning Theory

Question 1

What does the SLT explain criminal behaviour in the terms of?

Answer 1

Modelling- it’s learnt through observing other in real life

Question 2

SLT argues that behaviour is learnt when Banduras for criteria are met. What is banduras criteria

Answer 2

Attention is paid to the criminal role model
Retention of observed criminal behaviour
Reproduction of the criminal behaviour
Motivation to imitate the criminal behaviour

Question 3

What do the media glamorise according to SLT

Answer 3

Violence

Question 4

An example of observing role models engage in criminal activity

Answer 4

Observing a family member who is committing street robbery or a hero violent on tv

Question 5

Who may young people look up to according to SLT

Answer 5

Gang member and leaders who have status and power- lot of respect, money and drive expensive cars

Question 6

What does SLT state that:

it is important for a criminal role model to be…

Answer 6

Identified with

Question 7

What is one factor that influences motivation to imitate behaviour

Answer 7

Vicarious learning: person learns indirectly by observing other being rewarded for their behaviour