Social Learning Theory

Question 1

What is the ARMM model?

Answer 1

A - attention - the extent we notice certain behaviours

R - retention - how well behaviour is remembered

M - motor reproduction - the ability the observer performs the behaviour

M - motivation - the will to perform the behaviour which is determined by whether the behaviour was punished or rewarded

Question 2

What is a role model?

Answer 2

Individual that is observed

Usually someone whose older, the same sex but with a higher authority

Live –> parents
Symbolic –> celebrities

Question 3

What does imitation mean?

Answer 3

Copying the behaviour of others

Usually shown by a role model and copied if the observer feels capable

If the consequence is positive, it is more likely to be imitated

Question 4

What is modelling?

Answer 4

Imitating the behaviour of a role model

Question 5

What is identification?

Answer 5

When an observer relates to the role model and feels similar

Question 6

What is vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 6

Observation of someone else being rewarded leads to indirect reinforcement of the observer

Question 7

What is the meditational processes?

Answer 7

Thoughts and processes that influence learning and come between stimulus and response

Question 8

What is the social learning theory?

Answer 8

Learning through observation and imitation