general SLT

• what is imitation


  imitation is the copying of a modelled behaviour
• what is modelling


  modelling is the demonstration of behaviour that may be imitated, an individual who performs this role is referred to as a model
• what is identification


  imitation is more likely if the observer identifies with the model, they will identify with them if the model has similar characteristics to them or if the model is attractive or of high status
• what is vicarious reinforcement 


  SLT also suggests that observers learn about the consequences of a modelled behaviour by observing the model being reinforced or punished

  if they see the model being reinforced for a behaviour, they are more likely to imitate it
• what is vicarious punishment


  if they witness a model being punished for a behaviour they are less likely to imitate it
• what is a role model

  the demonstration of a behvaiour by an individual that may be imitated
• what are the 4 meditational processes

  attention

  retention

  motivation

  reproduction
• what are the basic assumptions

  -slt was proposed by bandura

  -slt is a development of behaviourism

  -slt suggest that learning can also occur indirectly through the observation and imitation of models
• define attention


  the extent to which an observer notices a modelled behaviour. for behaviour to be imitated, the observer must notice it
• Define retention


  the extent to which an observer remembers a modelled behaviour. for behaviour to be imitated, the observer must remember it
• define motor reproduction


  the ability of an observer to perform a modelled behaviour. for a behaviour to be imitates, the observer must be able to perform it.
• define motivation 


  the will of the observer to perform a modelled behaviour. this is often based upon whether the model was rewarded or punished for performing the behaviour