learning: observational (social) learning

Question 1

Albert Bandura

Answer 1

Bobo doll experiment. indicated that children learn through imitating others.
- social learning theory

Question 2

modelling

Answer 2

behavior demonstrated, learner observes and imitates

Question 3

mirror neurons

Answer 3

frontal lobe neurons that fire when performing or observing actions. enables imitation and empathy

Question 4

cognitive learning

Answer 4

active style of learning through experience, senses, and thought. (effective use of the brain)

Question 5

cognition

Answer 5

mental process. gaining understanding / knowledge through senses, experience, thought