Theories of Learning: Social Learning. Flashcards
Observational Learning. Bandura.
What was the Experiment for Observational Learning?
Bandura’s Bo Bo Dolls, 1977.
Explain Bandura’s Theory.
People learn by watching and replicating the actions of model performers.
What were Bandura’s 3 Observations?
- The children copied the actions of the adult.
- Boys were 3x more likely to be violent than girls.
- Boys who watch a male adult were 2x more likely than the boys who watched the female adult.
Define Significant Other.
A person who is held in high esteem by the individual.
When are Demonstrations more likely to be Copied?
If performed by a player of similar ability or characteristics.
They are reinforced.
They are successful.
They are relevant.
They are Consistent.
They are performed by a Significant Other.
List the Key Processes of Observational Learning.
- Attention.
- Retention.
- Motor Production.
- Motivation.
Define Attention.
Making the demonstration attractive to the performer.
Explain Attention in regards to Bandura’s Theory.
Demonstration is performed by significant other.
Make sure the performer can see demonstration.
Make sure demonstration is accurate and correct.
Highlight important cues.
Explain reasons they are learning the skill.
Define Retention.
Remembering the demonstration and being able to recall it.
Explain Retention in regards to Bandura’s Theory.
Repeatedly performed by significant other.
Break into chunks - easier to remember.
Clear mental image should be created through mental rehearsal.
Practise asap after demonstration.
Define Motor Production.
Having the mental and physical ability to do the task.
Explain Motor Production in regards to Bandura’s Theory.
Ensure performer is physically and mentally capable of copying demonstration.
Task matches ability/skill level of performer.
Performer given time to practice before moving on.
Define Motivation.
Having the drive to do the task.
Explain Motivation in regards to Bandura’s Theory.
