Social Learning Theory Flashcards
What are some key assumptions of the Social Learning Theory?
Humans learn from experiences
Behaviour is learnt through observation and imitation
Observational learning takes place when an individual identifies with a role model
What are some criticisms of Social Learning Theory?
Lack of complexity
Problem of establishing causality
What is meant by a lack of complexity when evaluating Social Learning Theory?
Advocates disregard other possible influences on behaviour
What is meant by a problem of establishing causality when evaluating Social Learning Theory?
People can have deviant behaviours before contact with deviant peers
What are some advantages of Social Learning Theory?
It has useful applications
Research support for identification
What is meant by Social Learning Theory having useful applications when evaluating it?
It has been used to increase our understanding of many areas of human bevaiour including criminal behaviour
What is meant by research support for identification when evaluating Social Learning Theory?
Greater identification with a model leads to more learning as its easier to visualize yourself in place of the model (Fox and Bailensen, 2009)
What is meant by reciprocal determinism?
The environment effects us but we also effect the environment
What type of determinist approach is Social Learning Theory?
Soft
