Social Learning Theory

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

Behaviour is learnt from experience
Learnt through imitation and observation
Learning can occur directly & indirectly
Imitation only occurs if the behaviour is rewarded (reinforced)

Question 2

SLT Flow chart

Answer 2

Model ↔ Identification
↓
Vicarious → No imitation
reinforcement
↓
Mediational → No imitation
processes
↓
Imitation

Question 3

Models

Answer 3

Someone who is influential on an individual

Question 4

Modelling

Answer 4

When a person imitates the behaviour of the model

Question 5

Identification

Answer 5

When an individual is influenced by another person because they wish to be/act like them
Andsager et al. (2006)

Question 6

Imitation

Answer 6

When a person observes a behaviour from a model & copies it

Question 7

Vicarious reinforcement

Answer 7

Learning that occurs through observing the consequences of a model’s actions in terms of reward & punishment

Question 8

Mediational processes

Answer 8

Attention- extent to which we notice behaviours
Retention- how well the behaviours is remembered
Motor reproduction- ability of the observer to perform the behaviour
Motivation- will to perform the behaviour, which is often determined by whether the behaviour was rewarded or punished
Motivation