social learning theory Flashcards

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name the main man for SLT

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-Bandura

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explain vicarious reinforcement

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-for indirect learning to take place induvidual must observe behaviour from others, learner imitates if behavior was seen to be rewarded and then they observe the consequences

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3
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explain the mediational processes

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ARMS= mental factors involved in learning
attention
retention
motor reproduction
skills
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explain the 4 steps of mediational processes

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  1. attention- the extent the learner notices behaviour
  2. retention- how well behaviour is remembered
  3. motor repro- ability of observer to reproduce
  4. skills- ability to perform depending on situation
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5
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explain the role of identification?

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people ESPECIALLY CHILDREN are more likely to imitate behavior of people they identify as role models.

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6
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what are the 3 evaluation points?

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  • importance of cognitive factors
  • demand characteristics
  • underestimates influence of biological factors
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evaluate importance of cognitive factors

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STRENGTH

  • animals+humans store info and make judgements on whether to perform certain actions
  • not just passive responders to environment
  • SLT provides a comprehensive explanation of human learning through meditational processes
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8
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evaluate demand characteristics

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WEAKNESS

  • artificial stimuli=demand characteristics
  • bobo doll was created to be hit therefore kids his it
  • they behaved the way they thought they should
  • tells little about how children learn aggression
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evaluate underestimates influence of biological factors

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WEAKNESS

  • little reference to bio factors
  • boys more aggressive than girls
  • could be due to TESTOSTERONE levels =linked to aggression
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10
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explain the bobo doll experiment

6 steps

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-36 m+f pp’s from 40-70 months
-1m and 1f acted as models
-8 experimental groups
-half observed mans aggression the other half, the woman’s
-then divided into gender groups girls watched the woman
-models hit doll and abused it
then kids taken to room with same doll

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what were the finding from the bobo doll experiment?

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  • children who observed aggressive behaviour acted aggressive
  • more aggressive boys than girls
  • greater level of imitation when model was same gender
  • control group saw adult playing non aggressively and aggression was almost non existent
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