social learning theory Flashcards
what did bandura do regarding social learning theory
developed the behaviourist approach and added mental processes as an important factor
assumptions of SLT
states we learn through observation and imitation
learning occurs directly + indirectly
what is indirect learning called
vicarious reinforcement
what is the key difference between behaviourism and SLT
SLT - cognition, we think + don’t work like machines
what is vicarious reinforcement
an individual observed the behavior of others and they may imitate this
more likely to imitate if they see the model rewarded
less is they see the model punished
what are the mediational processes
attention
retention
motor reproduction
motivation
what is attention - SLT
the extent to which we notice certain behavior
what is retention - SLT
how well the behavior is remembered
what is motor reproduction- SLT
having the ability to perform the behavior
what is motivation- SLT
the desire to repeat the behavior determined by a reward or punishment
when is motivation most likely to occur
when they admire the model
when they see the model be rewarded
what is the key study badura did for SLT
72 children, male and female, aged 3-6
aggressive model: child played in room while adult hit and shouted at a doll
non aggressive model: child played while adult played quietly with doll
control group: child did not see a model
what were the finding and conclusion to bandura’s study of SLT
find: children who saw aggressive model produced more aggressive acts that the other groups
conc: aggressive behavior can be learnt in children
what is the 1st strength of SLT
includes role of congnitions in learning
conditioning alone cannnot explain all learnt behaviours
added element of congnitions throughout processes to learning is more accurate
what is a 2nd strength for SLT
can explain cultural differences in behaviour
individuals have learnt from the models they are surrounded by in that society
suggests it is a universal theory of behaviour
