SLT

• Social learning theory is a neo-behaviourist (new) approach that links the behaviourist and cognitive approaches.
• Social learning theory was developed by Bandura
• Bandura stated we learn by observing others and the consequences of their actions determine whether we will repeat or avoid those behaviours in the future.
• 5 main features of SLT

  • modelling
  • imitation
  • identification
  • vicarious reinforcement
  • mediational processes
• vicarious reinforcement 


  this occurs when the frequency of certain behaviours increases as a result of observing others rewarded for the same behaviours
• role of mediational processes


  mental (cognitive) factors that intervene in the learning process to determine whether a new behaviour is acquired or not
• modelling


  the process of learning new behaviours by observing others, known as models. e.g. children observing parents, teachers, older siblings
• imitation


  the act of copying the behaviour of somebody else
• identification


  People adopt attitudes or behaviours to be associated with a particular group.