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Who proposed the Social Learning Theory and in what year?
Albert Bandura proposed the Social Learning Theory in 1976.
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What does the Social Learning Theory suggest about human behavior?
It suggests that human behavior is learnt through
observation
and imitation.
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What is vicarious reinforcement in the context of Social Learning Theory?
It refers to
behaviors
that are
observed
and subsequently
positively
or
negatively reinforced.
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How does vicarious reinforcement influence imitation?
It influences imitation as individuals
anticipate
the same or similar
reinforcement.
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What was the focus of Bandura's Bobo doll experiment?
The experiment focused on whether children would
imitate
aggressive
behavior they observed.
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What did Bandura observe about children who witnessed aggressive behavior being rewarded?
They were more likely to
imitate
the aggressive behavior.
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What does Bandura's research suggest about punishment in relation to learning behavior?
It suggests that behavior can be learnt through observation
without
having to experience punishment
directly.
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What is required for Social Learning Theory to take place?
A behavior or attitude must be carried out by someone, referred to as a "
model
".
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What does research indicate about learning behavior through imitation?
It indicates that behavior can be learnt quickly through imitation when a
model
is present.
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What are the key determinants that influence whether behavior is imitated?
The key determinants are characteristics of the
model
, the observer's perceived ability, and the observed
consequences
of the behavior.
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What does identification refer to in the context of Social Learning Theory?
Identification refers to the likelihood of behavior being imitated due to similarities with the
model
.
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What factors can increase the likelihood of identification with a model?
Having similar or the same
characteristics
as the model can increase identification.
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