Social learning theory

• Who developed Social Learning Theory?

  Albert Bandura
• How does Bandura's theory address complex behaviors?

  It explains behaviors without conditioning
• What does Social Learning Theory propose about learning?

  We learn by observing and imitating others
• What is the relationship between Social Learning Theory and behaviorism?

  SLT bridges behaviorism and cognitive approaches
• What are the three assumptions of Social Learning Theory?

  1. Learn through observation 2. Imitate role models 3. Punishment reduces imitation
• What is vicarious reinforcement in Social Learning Theory?

  Learning by observing the consequences of others' behavior
• What are the four mediational processes in Social Learning Theory?

  1. Attention: Noticing the behavior
  2. Retention: Remembering the behavior
  3. Reproduction: Being able to perform the behavior
  4. Motivation: Having a reason to perform the behavior
• What was the main finding of Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment?

  Children imitated aggressive behavior from role models
• How did gender influence the responses in the Bobo Doll study?

  Boys imitated physical aggression more than girls
• What does reciprocal determinism suggest in Bandura's theory?

  We influence our environment while being influenced by it
• Why is Social Learning Theory considered less deterministic than behaviorism?

  It allows for free will in behavior choices
• What is one limitation of Bandura's research methods?

  Over-reliance on evidence from lab studies
• How does Social Learning Theory explain cultural differences in behavior?

  It accounts for learning from media and individuals
• What biological factor may influence aggression according to the Bobo Doll experiments?

  Differences in testosterone levels between genders
• What is the significance of role models in Social Learning Theory?

  • Role models influence behavior imitation
  • Identification with role models increases likelihood of imitation
  • Important for children in learning behaviors
• What is the term for learning through observing others being rewarded or punished?

  Vicarious learning
• What does the term 'modeling' refer to in Social Learning Theory?

  Observing and imitating the behavior of role models
• How can the concept of mediational processes be applied in real-life learning scenarios?

  They help explain how we learn from role models
• How does Bandura's theory differ from traditional behaviorism?

  It incorporates cognitive processes in learning
• What is the role of attention in the mediational processes?

  Noticing the behavior of the role model
• What does retention refer to in Bandura's mediational processes?

  Remembering the observed behavior
• What is the significance of motivation in the context of Social Learning Theory?

  It determines the likelihood of performing the behavior
• What is the expected outcome when a child observes a rewarded behavior?

  They are more likely to imitate that behavior
• How does Bandura's work support the idea of vicarious reinforcement?

  Children learn consequences by observing others
• What implications does Bandura's theory have for understanding media influence on behavior?

  Media can shape behaviors through role models
• What is the main focus of the A03 section in the study material?

  Strengths and limitations of Social Learning Theory
• What does the term 'demand characteristics' refer to in research?

  Participants altering behavior due to expectations
• How does the Bobo Doll experiment illustrate the principles of Social Learning Theory?

  It shows children imitating observed aggressive behavior
• What is the significance of the Jamie Bulger case in relation to Social Learning Theory?

  It illustrates the impact of role models on behavior
• What is the expected behavior of children who observe aggression being punished?

  They are less likely to imitate that behavior
• How does Bandura's theory account for the influence of peers on behavior?

  Peers serve as role models for imitation
• What role does cognitive processing play in Social Learning Theory?

  It helps determine when to imitate behavior
• What is the term for the process of observing and imitating a role model's behavior?

  Modeling
• What does Bandura suggest about the role of mental representations in learning?

  They are crucial for displaying learned behavior
• How does Social Learning Theory explain the transmission of cultural norms?

  Through observation and imitation of others
• What is the expected behavior of children who observe a rewarded aggressive role model?

  They are likely to imitate aggressive behavior
• What does the term 'aggressive role model' refer to in Bandura's studies?

  A model that displays aggressive behavior
• How does Bandura's work challenge traditional behaviorist views?

  It incorporates cognitive processes in learning
• What is the significance of the term 'mediational processes' in Social Learning Theory?

  They are cognitive processes that influence learning
• How does Bandura's theory relate to the influence of media on behavior?

  Media serves as a source of role models