Social learning theory(Psychological explanations)

Question 1

Banduras 4 stages

Answer 1

Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation

Question 2

Vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

Learning through praisal of others.EG slim models on tv being treated like royalty

Question 3

Role models-HILL ET AL

Answer 3

Hill et al-found a link between mother and daughters dieting and levels of restraint,suggests child could have learnt from mother.However,can be used to suggest a genetic component.

Question 4

Peer Influences

Answer 4

Dieting and eating behaviour of friends and peers has also been shown to affect weight control behaviour.

Question 5

Media

Answer 5

Portrayal of thin models on tv has been suggested to be a big factor in body image concerns.

Question 6

A03-RWA

Answer 6

Can help us change the way media is portrayed to teens to reduce levels of AN.

Question 7

A03-Cultural differences

Answer 7

China-Has very low rates of an,thinness is not seen as desirable .This explains the impact of SLT on AN.

Question 8

A03-Becker et al

Answer 8

Found that the introduction of TV to fiji increased the desire to lose weight.And levels of AN.