social learning theory ao1 Flashcards
who proposed social learning theory
bandura
describe slt
ppl learn through observation and imitation
in slt what 3 ways do learning occur
role models
vicarious reinforcemtn
mediational processes
vic rein
not directly expirenced
behaviour learnt through observation and imitation only if behaviour rewarded
behaviour imitated anticipating reward
identification
not everyones behvaiour is imitated
more likely to imitate beh of sm1 you identify w
ppl have desired characteristcs eg wealth
or ppl who are similar 2 them eg same gender
role model
have sim characteristics
sex age
high status attractive charismatic
they dont have to be present for behaviour to be imitated
4 mediational processes
attention
retention
motor reproduction
motivation
do all 4 mediational processes neeed to take place in order for learninfg anf imitation to occur
yes
diff in learning bet beh and slt
beh -says if beh learnt then it will be rep - ppl have no choice
slt- says ppl do hav a choice whereby learnt beh rep if phsycially able ( motor rep) and if they want to (motivation)
bobo doll study - what year and who
bandura et al 1971
what happend in bobodoll
rec behaviour of young children who watched adult behave either aggressivley or not aggressively toward bobo doll
3 groups in bobo doll
group 1) 12 boys and 12 girls model was aggressive hitting doll w hammer
group 2) same n.o of ppt model not aggressive
group 3: no model - control group
what did group w no model show
that model did have an effect on childrens behaviour
how did children in g1 act
childeen who saw aggression exhibted same aggression