Social Learning Theory - Albert Bandura

Question 1

Social learning theory

Answer 1

Learning through observation. E.g. Watching someone and imitating them

Question 2

Main features

Answer 2

Observational is when behaviour is models by a role model
observer identifies with them
behaviour is observed and noted
behaviour is imitated hence learned
person becomes motivated and continues if behaviour is rewarded/reinforced

Question 3

Role models

Answer 3

Role model to identify with so behaviour can be copied. Typically same sex, admired/respected, have a status power

Question 4

Vicarious reinforcement (indirect)

Answer 4

When someone you are observing receives something pleasant after desired behaviour. E.g. If sibling is praised for eating all their food the younger sibling may copy. This means we don’t need direct reinforcement to reproduce behaviour

Question 5

Achieved if

Answer 5

attention
retention
reproduction
motivation