Social Learning Theory / Chapter 5 Flashcards
Social Learning Theory got its start from…
Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory.
Differential Association Theory consists of two dimensions…
The Interactional dimension and the Normative dimension.
The Interactional dimension is concerned with…
The contact individuals have with particular groups.
The Normative dimension is concerned with…
The norms and values of particular groups that individuals are in contact with according to the Interactional dimension.
What are Definitions?
Definitions are evaluations of behaviour.
General definitions are…
Broad Values and Beliefs.
Specific definitions are…
Values and Beliefs about a particular behaviour.
Negative definitions ________ it, positive definitions _______ it and neutral definitions ______ it.
Disapprove, favour, excuse.
Differential reinforcement represents…
The consequences of a given behaviour.
Positive reinforcement refers to…
Behaviour being reinforced due to benefits being delivered.
Negative reinforcement refers to…
Behaviour being reinforced by costs being removed.
Direct/positive punishment refers to…
Behaviour being stopped by delivering costs.
Indirect/negative punishment refers to…
Behaviour being stopped by removing the benefits.
