Bandura et al. #1 (1961) and #2 (1963) (SAQ)

Question 1

aim of 1

Answer 1

to investigate the effect of an aggressive model on children’s behavior

Question 2

method of 1

Answer 2

2 experimental conditions of children exposed to different models
- adult playing peacefully w bobo doll
- adult playing aggressively w bobo doll
- control condition didnt observe any model

let the kids play with it & observation through 2-way mirrors

Question 3

results of 1

Answer 3

observing aggression led to aggressive actions in children

Question 4

conclusion of 1

Answer 4

observation of a model can lead to imitated behavior

Question 5

aim of 2

Answer 5

to see if a filmed model would have the same effect on children

Question 6

method of 2

Answer 6

children observed 3 aggressive conditions
- televised model
- real-life model
- cartoon model

control did not observe anything

would again play with the bobo doll

Question 7

results of 2

Answer 7

modelled behavior was likely to lead to imitated behavior. cartoon model had the highest level of imitated behavior

Question 8

conclusion of 2

Answer 8

children may imitate filmed models similarly as live models

Question 9

key terms

Answer 9

vicarious learning

triadic reciprocal determinism