Appraoches-social Influence-sumary Of Theory

Question 1

Approaches
Social learning overall theory summary key points for essay

Answer 1

Put forward by bandura suggests learn how to behave by observing others positive n negative consequences of somone elses behaviour (vicarious reinforcement).theory emphasises importance of modelling occurs in individual when observed behaviour of role model .eg parent teacher or character on TV. Reinforces n punishments model experince inform observer of likely consequences of own behaviour n contributes to decision to imitate model.more likely if if individual identify with model..importance of mediating processes referring to thought that occurs prior to Imitation intervention between stimulus and response -attention ,retention ,motor reproduction, motivation

Question 2

Approaches
Social learning overall theory
Evaluation supported evidence

Answer 2

Kids who observed aggressive model behaved moree aggressive to non aggressive also greater level of Imitation of same sex models
Accurate explanation

Question 3

Approaches
Social learning overall theory
Evaluation
Acknolleges role of cognition in behaviour

Answer 3

Emphasised role of mediating processes suggested cognition intervene between stimuli n response .implication of this that there’s more than one factor causing behaviour n individual has at least some control over actions
Provides holistic view n less deterministic
Many favour

Question 4

Approaches
Social learning overall theory
Evaluation
Enables understanding of cultural differences

Answer 4

Understand diversity of cultural norms helps individuals display diff behaviours as result of being exposed to diff models n helps understand how norms r transmitted through particular society
Enhances understanding number of diff bahvipurs eg how children aquire their gender role

Question 5

Approaches
Social learning overall theory
Evaluation
Favours nuture side of nature nuture debate

Answer 5

Learn behaviour through observation n vicarious reinforcement
Claim ignores wealth of evidence suggesting biological factors also contributing to behaviour eg genetic n hormones
One sided criticised for ignoring fact that boys were aggressive than girls regardless of specifics of exp setting .there is biological to aggression but he fails to consider this