Social learning theory Flashcards
(5 cards)
Vicarious reinforcement
Observe model receiving rewards then imitate behaviour
Mediational process
For imitation to take place, mediation process must occur
Attention - if behaviour noticed
retention - if behviour remembered
motor reproduction - if individual able to carry out behaviour
motivation - if they have will to perform, more likely if see model rewarded
Bandura 1
Adult aggressive vs adult not aggressive
If seen aggression - more aggressive
Bandura 2
Rewarded
Punished
No consequence
If seen aggression, more aggression rewarded more aggressive self
AO3
Application to criminal behaviour
Engaging in someone in criminal behaviour - increases when exposed to models
Causality
Seek people of the same deviant behaviours
Health campaigns
Anti-smoking ads targeted to audiences
Complexity
Exposed to many influences
Difficult to separate SLT and other factors