A01

• Who proposed the social learning theory (SLT)?

  Albert Bandura
• How does Bandura's SLT differ from traditional behaviourism?

  It emphasizes learning through observation and imitation
• What is vicarious reinforcement?

  Learning by observing others being rewarded
• What must occur for imitation to take place according to SLT?

  The behaviour must be seen as rewarded
• What are the four mediational processes identified by Bandura?

  Attention, Retention, Motor reproduction, Motivation
• What does the attention process in SLT refer to?

  The extent to which we notice certain behaviours
• How does retention affect learning in SLT?

  It determines how well the behaviour is remembered
• What is motor reproduction in the context of SLT?

  The ability of the observer to perform the behaviour
• What role does motivation play in SLT?

  It determines the will to perform the behaviour
• How do learning and performance differ in SLT?

  They need not occur together
• What is identification in the context of SLT?

  Imitating people one identifies with
• What is a role model in SLT?

  A person whose behaviour is imitated
• What factors make someone a role model?

  Similar characteristics, attractiveness, high status
• How does the media influence behaviour according to SLT?

  Role models may not be physically present
• What is the main premise of Bandura's social learning theory?

  Behaviour is learned through observation and imitation
• Why is SLT considered a bridge between behaviourism and cognitive approaches?

  It incorporates cognitive factors in learning