social learning theory Flashcards
what does slt say about classical and operant conditioning
not enough to explain all models of learning
how does social learning theory work
learning through observation, imitation and modelling or another person or role model - although we are still considered a blank slate SLT also considers cognitive
what did cooke find (1988)
reared Rhesus monkeys which initially displayed no fear of snakes, displayed alarm after watching the anxious reactions of wild monkeys to the presence of snakes
what does ARRM stand for
attention
retention
reproduction
motivation
what does attention mean
must be paying attention to role model or learning will not take place. depends on many factors such as distinctiveness of behaviour and factors within the person observing the model (such as levels of arousal). more likely to have role models similar to themselves
what does retention mean
retain or store what they have attended to
what does reproduction mean
reproduction of what has been stored
factors such as physical ability and self observation of reproduction. if behaviour is beyond our abilities it cannot be reproduced
what does motivation mean
incentive. if a reward is offered we are more likely to repeat the behaviour
what is intrinsic motivation
doing an activity where they might inherit satisfaction rather than physical activity
what is extrinsic motivation
not a feeling or view but might inherit satisfaction rather than physical outcome
what is vicarious reinforcement
does not directly reward the individuals - one child noticing another child getting a reward for good behaviour so the other child thinks he will get one too if he shows that behaviour
what makes an effective role model
same gender
same age
higher status
admired and or respected
individuals are more likely to imitate modelled behaviour if—–
it results in outcomes (rewards) they value
the model is similar to the observer and is powerful and admired role model
the task to be imitated is neither too easy or too hard
they have low self esteem or are unconfident in their own abilities
what is modelling
displaying behaviour and also the process of being a model
strengths of SLT
- patterson = demonstrated that role models are important in the development of anti social behaviour and that parents are the most important once. aggressive children come from homes of high aggression little affection and little positive feedback (WIDER ACADEMIC ABILITY)
- HIGH RELIABILITY as Banduras research was a lab experiment where he had complete control over the IV and DV
- Bandura found that viewing aggression by cartoon give as much aggression as viewing live or filmed aggression suggests the is WIDER ACADEMIC CREDIBILITY that entertainment has an influential role (EVIDENCE)
- CULTURAL EVIDENCE as Mead found the Arapesh is an example of a non aggressive culture whereas the Mundugmor show the opposite in which violence is the norm can be UNIVERSAL
- USEFUL IN EXPLAINING HUMAM BEHAVIOUR and can be applied as a therapy. OCD is something treated using operant conditioning principles
