Social Learning Theory

• Who was SLT developed by?

  Bandura
• Bandura believed that pure behaviourism could not explain why learning can take place in the absence of external reinforcement.
• Bandura believed in the presence of models.
• Bandura outlined the specific steps in the process of modelling that must be followed:

  • Attention
  • Rettention
  • Motor Reproduction
  • Motivation
• Vicarious Reinforcement: Reinforcement of a behavior that is observed in another person.
• Bandura conducted an experiment with Bobo Dolls and children.

  • Children’s aggressive behaviour was influenced by whether or not the teacher was punished for her behaviour
• Prosocial models can be used to encourage socially acceptable behaviour.
• Antisocial effects 1. Increased aggression 2. Increased criminality