Learning (Observational Learning)

Question 1

observational learning

Answer 1

learning of new behavior through watching actions of model

Question 2

bandura

Answer 2

bobo doll experiment
one model was nice, other was mean to doll
kid repeated model’s actions when alone

Question 3

learning/performance distinction

Answer 3

the fact that learning can take place without actual performance (a kind of latent learning)

Question 4

second bandora experiment

Answer 4

first group see model rewarded after beating up doll, second group see model punished after beating up doll
first group beat up doll, second group didn’t
but when promised reward if show what model did, second group beat up doll

Question 5

media

Answer 5

strong evidence that exposure to media violence does have immediate and long term effects, increasing likelihood of aggressive verbal and physical bx and aggressive thoughts and emotions

Question 6

four elements of observational learning

Answer 6

1. attention
2. memory
3. imitation
4. desire

Question 7

attention

Answer 7

learner must pay attention to model

certain characteristics of models can make this more likely (similar, attractive)

Question 8

memory

Answer 8

learner must be able to retain memory of what was done

Question 9

imitation

Answer 9

learner must be capable of reproducing/imitating the actions of the model
mirror neurons may be willing but flesh is weak

Question 10

desire

Answer 10

learner must have desire or motivation to perform action

if expect reward for example