social learning theory

• What is Social Learning Theory (SLT) based on?

  It is rooted in the basic concepts of behaviourism.
• What does Bandura believe about learning?

  Learning can occur by observing and imitating others.
• What is modelling in Social Learning Theory?

  A role model demonstrates a behavior for others to imitate.
• What is imitation in the context of SLT?

  Copying a behavior that has been observed.
• What is identification in Social Learning Theory?

  Imitating those perceived as similar to oneself.
• What is vicarious reinforcement?

  Learning by observing the consequences of a model's behavior.
• What are the four mediational processes in SLT proposed by Bandura?

  1. Attention: Noticing the behavior.
  2. Retention: Remembering the behavior.
  3. Reproduction: Being able to perform the behavior.
  4. Motivation: Considering the rewards and punishments.
• What was the aim of Bandura's Bobo doll study?

  To demonstrate that children imitate aggressive behavior witnessed in adults.
• How many children participated in Bandura's Bobo doll study?

  72 children (36 boys and 36 girls).
• What were the three main conditions in Bandura's study?

  The aggressive condition, non-aggressive condition, and control group.
• What did the children observe in the aggressive condition of Bandura's study?

  The adult model displayed aggressive behavior towards the Bobo doll.
• What were the findings regarding boys and girls in Bandura's study?

  Boys made more aggressive responses than girls.
• How did the gender of the model affect children's responses in Bandura's study?

  Boys showed more aggression if the model was male, while girls showed more verbal aggression if the model was female.
• What are the strengths and limitations of Social Learning Theory?

  Strengths:

  • Addresses mediational processes in learning.
  • Uses scientific methods for cause and effect.

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Still sees behavior as environmentally determined.
  • May not account for innate behaviors.
• What is a criticism of Bandura's research settings?

  It relies heavily on research conducted in artificial settings.
• What are demand characteristics in the context of Bandura's studies?

  Children may have produced behavior they thought was expected.
• What does the Social Learning Theory (SLT) consider when deciding to perform a behavior?

  It considers potential punishments if we imitate a bad behavior.
• Why is SLT considered a strength compared to traditional learning theories?

  Because it incorporates cognitions that behaviorists have neglected.
• What limitation does SLT have regarding behavior determination?

  It sees behavior as environmentally determined, neglecting innate behaviors.
• What is a criticism of SLT related to its research methods?

  It relies heavily on research conducted in artificial settings.
• What issue arises from demand characteristics in Bandura's studies?

  Children may produce behavior they think experimenters want to see.
• How does SLT contribute to pro-social behavior?

  It emphasizes the importance of positive role models and age restrictions.