bandura Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is Albert Bandura?
A Canadian-American psychologist known for his work in social learning theory.
What is the key concept of Bandura’s social learning theory?
The idea that people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling.
True or False: Bandura’s theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement in learning.
True
Fill in the blank: Bandura proposed the concept of __________, which refers to the belief in one’s ability to succeed.
self-efficacy
What is observational learning?
Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others.
Which experiment is Albert Bandura famously known for?
The Bobo doll experiment.
What did the Bobo doll experiment demonstrate?
That children can learn aggressive behaviors through observation.
What are the four processes involved in observational learning according to Bandura?
Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences observational learning? A) Attention B) Retention C) Genetic predisposition D) Motivation
C) Genetic predisposition
True or False: Bandura believed that reinforcement is the only factor in learning.
False
What does self-efficacy influence according to Bandura?
It influences an individual’s choices, effort, perseverance, and emotional reactions.
Fill in the blank: Bandura’s theory integrates cognitive, behavioral, and __________ components.
environmental
What is the term for the reciprocal interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment in Bandura’s theory?
Reciprocal determinism
True or False: Bandura’s social learning theory only applies to children.
False
What is modeling in the context of Bandura’s theory?
The process of learning behaviors by observing and imitating others.
Multiple Choice: According to Bandura, self-efficacy affects which of the following? A) Academic performance B) Physical health C) Social relationships D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What role does vicarious reinforcement play in Bandura’s theory?
It refers to the process of learning by observing the consequences of others’ behaviors.
Fill in the blank: Bandura’s research highlighted the importance of __________ in learning environments.
modeling
What does Bandura suggest about aggression and media exposure?
He suggests that exposure to aggressive media can lead to increased aggression in viewers.
True or False: Bandura’s work has implications for education and therapy.
True
What is the importance of attention in the observational learning process?
Attention is necessary for observing and understanding the behavior being modeled.
What did Bandura mean by ‘retention’ in observational learning?
Retention refers to the ability to remember the behavior observed for later reproduction.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Bandura’s view on behavior? A) It is solely determined by genetics B) It is influenced by environment and cognition C) It is entirely random D) It is unchangeable
B) It is influenced by environment and cognition
What is the significance of motivation in Bandura’s theory?
Motivation determines whether a person will imitate a behavior they have observed.
