social learning theory-vicarious reinforcement

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for social learning theory- vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 1

-Definition of vicarious reinforcement
- Behaviour is influenced by observed outcomes
- Key to indirect learning
- Linked to mediational processes
-Importance of model similarity
-Bandura’s research supports it

Question 2

What is vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 2

Learning by observing someone else being rewarded or punished for a behaviour.

Question 3

How does vicarious reinforcement influence imitation?

Answer 3

Increases imitation if the model is rewarded, reduces it if punished.

Question 4

Is vicarious reinforcement a form of direct learning?

Answer 4

No — it’s indirect learning by watching others, not from personal experience.

Question 5

Which mediational process is linked to vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 5

Motivation — rewards seen in others make us more motivated to imitate.

Question 6

Does similarity to the model affect vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 6

Yes — we’re more likely to imitate models we identify with.

Question 7

How did Bandura’s study support vicarious reinforcement?

Answer 7

Children copied aggression more when the model was rewarded