social learning theory

• What is the key term that refers to copying the behaviors of others in Social Learning Theory?

  Imitation
• What is the term for reinforcement that is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else?

  Vicarious Reinforcement
• What are the mediational processes in Social Learning Theory?

  Cognitive factors that influence learning
• Who is the key theorist associated with Social Learning Theory?

  Albert Bandura
• What is the name of Bandura's key study that provides evidence for Social Learning Theory?

  Bobo Doll Study
• How does imitation occur according to Bandura's Social Learning Theory?

  Through observation and imitation of others in a social context
• What makes imitation more likely according to Social Learning Theory?

  If the model is positively reinforced
• What is the difference between positive and negative imitation?

  Positive imitation is pro-social, while negative imitation is anti-social
• What is the role of identification in Social Learning Theory?

  It involves finding shared characteristics with a role model
• What is modeling in the context of Social Learning Theory?

  Imitating the behavior of a role model
• What are the four mediational processes identified by Bandura?

  Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation
• Why is attention important in the mediational processes?

  It allows the individual to notice the behavior and its consequences
• What does retention refer to in the mediational processes?

  Storing the observed behavior in long-term memory
• What is reproduction in the context of mediational processes?

  The ability to reproduce the observed behavior
• What does motivation refer to in the mediational processes?

  The expectation of receiving positive reinforcement for imitating behavior
• What are the key assumptions of Social Learning Theory?

  • All behavior is learned through experience.
  • Imitation occurs within a social context.
  • Vicarious reinforcement influences imitation.
  • Identification with role models increases imitation.
• What does Bandura's Bobo Doll study demonstrate about children's behavior?

  Children imitate aggressive behavior observed in adults
• How do boys and girls differ in their imitation of aggressive behavior according to the Bobo Doll study?

  Boys imitate more physically aggressive acts than girls
• What is a limitation of Bandura's Bobo Doll study regarding its experimental setting?

  It may lead to demand characteristics due to its artificial environment
• What is a criticism of Social Learning Theory regarding biological factors?

  It underestimates the role of biological factors in behavior
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Social Learning Theory?

  Strengths:

  • Explains cultural differences in behavior.
  • Acknowledges cognitive factors in learning.

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Over-reliance on laboratory studies.
  • Underestimates biological influences on behavior.
• What is the conclusion of the Bobo Doll study?

  Children imitate the behavior of a model, even if aggressive
• How does Social Learning Theory explain the learning of complex social behaviors?

  It considers cognitive processes and observational learning
• What is the significance of vicarious reinforcement in Social Learning Theory?

  It increases the likelihood of imitation by observing rewards
• How can Social Learning Theory be applied to understand gender role development?

  It explains how children learn gender roles through observation and imitation
• How does Social Learning Theory differ from behaviorism in terms of cognitive processes?

  SLT includes cognitive factors, while behaviorism does not
• What is the role of demand characteristics in laboratory studies like the Bobo Doll study?

  Participants may behave in ways they think are expected
• How does the Bobo Doll study support the principles of Social Learning Theory?

  It shows that children imitate behaviors they observe in adults
• What is the significance of the findings from Bandura and Walters' 1963 study?

  Imitation is more likely when the model is positively reinforced
• How does Social Learning Theory account for cultural differences in behavior?

  It explains how behaviors are learned from individuals and media
• What is the relationship between Social Learning Theory and the behaviorist approach?

  SLT builds on behaviorism by incorporating cognitive processes
• What is the importance of observational learning in Social Learning Theory?

  It allows individuals to learn behaviors without direct experience
• How does Social Learning Theory explain the influence of media on behavior?

  It suggests that individuals learn behaviors by observing media figures
• What is the significance of the Bobo Doll study in understanding aggression?

  It provides evidence that aggression can be learned through observation
• How does Social Learning Theory relate to the development of social norms?

  It explains how social norms are learned through observation and imitation
• What role does reinforcement play in the learning process according to Social Learning Theory?

  Reinforcement increases the likelihood of behavior being imitated
• How does Bandura's Social Learning Theory explain the learning of complex behaviors?

  It incorporates cognitive processes that mediate learning
• What is the impact of social context on learning according to Social Learning Theory?

  Social context influences the behaviors that are observed and imitated
• How does Social Learning Theory address the role of peers in behavior development?

  It emphasizes that peers can serve as role models for imitation
• What is the significance of cognitive factors in Social Learning Theory?

  Cognitive factors mediate the learning process and influence behavior