Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Define ‘role model’.

Answer 1

A person looked to by other as someone who they can identify with as an example to be imitated due to admiring them and being of higher status.

Question 2

What 3 variables did Pennington (1986) identify in a role model?

Answer 2

1) Characteristics of the role model
2) Characteristics of the observer
3) Consequences of the behaviour for the model

Question 3

Give 3 examples of relatable characteristics of the role model.

Answer 3

1) Gender
2) Age
3) Status

Question 4

Give 2 examples of characteristics of the observer

Answer 4

1) Self-esteem

2) Self efficacy