Social Learning Theory Flashcards
(19 cards)
Define imitation
Copying the behaviour of others
Define identification
When someone associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like them
What are mediational processes
Cognitive factors that influence learning and come between stimulus and response
Define modelling
Modelling is imitating the behaviour of a role model
Define vicarious reinforcement
Reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing others
What is slt
Way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement.
Learning theory with cognitive factors
Slt assumption
Behaviour is learnt through observation and imitation of others within a social context
What happens in vicarious reinforcement
The learner observes the behaviour but importantly observes the consequences
What does slt focus on
It focuses on how mental factors are involved in learning
Four mediational processes
Attention
Retention
Motor reproduction
Motivation
Define attention
Extent to which we notice certain behaviour
Define retention
How well the behaviour is remembered
Define motor reproduction
ability of the observer to perform the behaviour
Define motivation
Will to perform behaviour, often determined by rewarded or punished
Banduras research 1
Children watched an adult being aggressive to bobo doll OR adult behaving non aggressively to the doll
Banduras finding 1
Children who seen aggression were more aggressive to the doll
What do banduras studies suggest
Children are likely to imitate acts of violence if they observe them in an adult role model
Slt strengths
Empathises the importance of cognitive factors in learning
Can count for different cultural backgrounds
Less determinist to the behaviourist approach
Slt limitations
Relies to heavily on evidence from controlled lab studies
Underestimates the influence on biological factors
