social learning theory

Question 1

name the main man for SLT

Answer 1

-Bandura

Question 2

explain vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

-for indirect learning to take place induvidual must observe behaviour from others, learner imitates if behavior was seen to be rewarded and then they observe the consequences

Question 3

explain the mediational processes

Answer 3

ARMS= mental factors involved in learning
attention
retention
motor reproduction
skills

Question 4

explain the 4 steps of mediational processes

Answer 4

1. attention- the extent the learner notices behaviour
2. retention- how well behaviour is remembered
3. motor repro- ability of observer to reproduce
4. skills- ability to perform depending on situation

Question 5

explain the role of identification?

Answer 5

people ESPECIALLY CHILDREN are more likely to imitate behavior of people they identify as role models.

Question 6

what are the 3 evaluation points?

Answer 6

• importance of cognitive factors
• demand characteristics
• underestimates influence of biological factors

Question 7

evaluate importance of cognitive factors

Answer 7

STRENGTH

• animals+humans store info and make judgements on whether to perform certain actions
• not just passive responders to environment
• SLT provides a comprehensive explanation of human learning through meditational processes

Question 8

evaluate demand characteristics

Answer 8

WEAKNESS

• artificial stimuli=demand characteristics
• bobo doll was created to be hit therefore kids his it
• they behaved the way they thought they should
• tells little about how children learn aggression

Question 9

evaluate underestimates influence of biological factors

Answer 9

WEAKNESS

• little reference to bio factors
• boys more aggressive than girls
• could be due to TESTOSTERONE levels =linked to aggression

Question 10

explain the bobo doll experiment

6 steps

Answer 10

-36 m+f pp’s from 40-70 months
-1m and 1f acted as models
-8 experimental groups
-half observed mans aggression the other half, the woman’s
-then divided into gender groups girls watched the woman
-models hit doll and abused it
then kids taken to room with same doll

Question 11

what were the finding from the bobo doll experiment?

Answer 11

• children who observed aggressive behaviour acted aggressive
• more aggressive boys than girls
• greater level of imitation when model was same gender
• control group saw adult playing non aggressively and aggression was almost non existent