social learning theory

Question 1

what is the social learning theory?

Answer 1

a theory in which social behaviour is learned by observing and imitating the behaviour of others

Question 2

what are the three types of role models?

Answer 2

1) symbolic role model
2) live role model
3) verbal role model

Question 3

what makes someone a role model?

Answer 3

1) having a percieved similiarites
2) identification
3) having a percieved status

Question 4

what are three variables that affect imitation?

Answer 4

1) characteristics of the observer
2) characteristics of role model
3) the consequences of the behaviour for the model —> rewarded or punished?

Question 5

what are the 4 stages of the social learning process?

Answer 5

1) attention
2) retention
3) motor reproduction/imitation
4) motivation

Question 6

what is vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 6

v.c occurs when the frequency of certain behaviours increases as a result of observing others rewarded for the same behaviours