Learning theories - social/observational learning theory

Question 1

What does social learning theory state

Answer 1

All behaviour is learned

Question 2

What is socialisation

Answer 2

Copying the behaviour of others

Question 3

In what scenario is behaviour most likely to be reinforced

Answer 3

If shown accurately by a role model

Question 4

What is a habit

Answer 4

A settled or regular tendency or practice, one that is hard to give up

Question 5

What is the process of social learning

Answer 5

People like to be accepted as part of a group or society

Question 6

What did Bandura (1977) state

Answer 6

When teaching skills the demonstration is crucial

Question 7

What are the 4 processes that must occur for copying/modelling to occur

Answer 7

• attention
• retention
• motor reproduction
• motivation

Question 8

Elaborate the attention phase for copying to occur

Answer 8

● Must focus on important cues
● Attention to the model is influenced by their perceived;
1. Attractiveness 2. Competence 3. Status
4. Similarity

Question 9

Elaborate the retention phase for copying to occur

Answer 9

● Observer must able to remember the model E.g. - coach repeating key coaching points
“One-two-sticky shoe” in netball ● Must create a mental picture
● Mental rehearsal can help

Question 10

Elaborate the motor reproduction phase for copying to occur

Answer 10

● Observer must be physically able to do the skills ● Demo must match capability of observer
● Feedback is important
● Opportunities to practice

Question 11

Elaborate the motivation phase for copying to occur

Answer 11

● Observer must be motivated to learn
● External reinforcement will increase the drive
E.g. - praise, trophy, money