SLT

Cards (22)

  • What does SLT suggest about learning?
    We learn by observing others
  • What age group did Bandura et al. study?
    Children aged 3-5 years old
  • What was the main focus of Bandura's Bobo doll studies?
    Imitation of aggressive behavior
  • What did half of the children observe in the study?
    Aggressive adult models with the doll
  • What was the issue with using a Bobo doll in the study?
    The doll is not a living person
  • What behavior did children exhibit after watching aggressive models?
    They imitated aggressive behaviors
  • What is vicarious reinforcement in SLT?
    Learning through observing consequences
  • What did Gee and Leith (2007) study support?
    SLT explanation of aggression
  • What did Gee and Leith analyze in their study?
    Penalty records from NHL games
  • What was the finding regarding North American players?
    They were more penalized for aggression
  • What is necessary for social learning to occur?
    Formation of mental representations
  • What happens if a child is rewarded for aggressive behavior?
    They are likely to repeat the action
  • Which gender exhibited more imitative physical aggression?
    Boys
  • What does SLT explain about males and aggression?
    Males act aggressively in some situations
  • What is self-efficacy in the context of aggression?
    Belief in one's ability to use aggression
  • What might happen if previous attempts at aggression are unsuccessful?
    Lower sense of self-efficacy develops
  • How does SLT explain inconsistencies in aggressive behavior?
    Through individual experiences with aggression
  • How do children learn aggressive responses according to SLT?
    Through observation of role models
  • What is the definition of aggressive behavior in the context of SLT?
    Behavior intended to harm or intimidate
  • How are mental representations formed according to SLT?
    Through observation and experience
  • What role does frustration play in children's aggressive behavior?
    It can lead to imitation of aggression
  • What are the real-world implications of SLT findings on aggression?
    Understanding how aggression is learned