Unit 3 topic 4- social learning theory

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

emphasizes that the way we learn is through observation and imitation of others

Question 2

model

Answer 2

person who is observed, behavior can be imitated

Question 3

Bandura, Ross, Ross (1961)

Answer 3

participants ranked on aggression tendencies on 3 levels.
step 1: exposed to model (adult) playing friendly/aggressively/not attending to Bobo doll
Step 2: participants left in room with 2 toys, not allowed to play with
Step 3: went into room with toys and bobo doll, were observed on how they acted to Bobo doll

Question 4

Results Bandura, Ross, Ross (1961)

Answer 4

aggressive group modelled more aggressive tendencies than other groups. showed influence of adult model. Bandura argued cultural factors influence modelling behaviors.

Question 5

attention

Answer 5

focusing mental energy on observed behavior. characteristics of model influence attention

Question 6

retention

Answer 6

process of storing observed behavior in memory

Question 7

reproduction

Answer 7

process of attempting to imitate observed behavior. success of imitation is based on capabilities of learner

Question 8

reinforcement/motivation

Answer 8

desire to perform observed behavior. motivation created through reinforcement

Question 9

vicarious reinforcement

Answer 9

observing someone else being rewarded for behavior

Question 10

external reinforcement

Answer 10

direct reinforcement for imitation (i.e. getting money for impersonating someone)

Question 11

self- reinforcement

Answer 11

meet certain standards set for ourselves by performing observed behaviors

Question 12

modelling

Answer 12

person performs behavior that is seen by another person

Question 13

vicarious conditioning

Answer 13

learner observes model being rewarded/punished for behavior