Social Learning Theory

• Who developed Social Learning Theory (SLT)?


  Albert Bandura
• What does Social Learning Theory propose about how people learn new behaviors?


  People can learn new behaviors through observation of others and the consequences of their actions.
• What are the key components of Social Learning Theory?


  Learning occurs in a social context, involves observation and imitation, and considers mental processes.
• What are mediational processes in Social Learning Theory?


  Mediational processes are mental factors that intervene between observing a behavior and learning or performing it.
• Why do people not automatically imitate everything they observe according to SLT?


  Because mediational processes influence whether a new response is acquired.
• What are the four mediational processes identified by Bandura?


  1. Attention: Noticing certain behaviors.
  2. Retention: Remembering the behavior.
  3. Motor reproduction: Ability to perform the behavior.
  4. Motivation: Willingness to perform the behavior.
• In the context of SLT, what does attention refer to?


  Attention refers to the extent to which we notice certain behaviors.
• What does retention involve in the learning process?

  Retention involves how well the behavior is remembered.
• What is motor reproduction in the context of SLT?


  Motor reproduction is the ability of the observer to perform the behavior.
• How does motivation influence behavior in SLT?


  Motivation determines the will to perform the behavior, often influenced by whether the behavior was rewarded or punished.
• How does SLT distinguish between learning and performance?


  SLT states that learning can occur without immediate performance.
• What is an example of learning without immediate performance in SLT?


  Learning how to change a tire by watching a video but not performing it until later.
• What is the relationship between the first two mediational processes and learning?


  The first two mediational processes, attention and retention, relate to learning.
• What is the relationship between the last two mediational processes and performance?


  The last two mediational processes, motor reproduction and motivation, relate to performance.
• How does SLT compare to behaviorism?


  SLT adds internal mental processes to the observable behaviors and environmental stimuli focus of behaviorism.
• How does SLT differ from the cognitive approach?


  SLT incorporates both internal mental processes and observable behavior, while the cognitive approach emphasizes only internal processes.
• What is the unique position of SLT in relation to behaviorist and cognitive approaches?


  SLT combines elements of both approaches, considering both external and internal factors in learning.
• How does SLT contribute to our understanding of learning?


  SLT provides a framework that includes observation, imitation, and mental processes in learning.