Disadvantages

• Sampling


  Young children more likely to imitate adults but as they grow older they imitate less as want to be more independent.
• Lab study


  Respond to demand characteristics and low validity.

  Kids never seen bobo doll before so act violently as thought thats how you play.

  Cumberbatch found that kids who seen bobo doll before 5x less violent than those who never seen it.
• Underestimates influence of genetic factors


  Aggression due to hormonal factors too e.g. high testosterone.
• Artificial task


  Artificiality of talks and environment not reflect way people learn in everyday life.