Bandura acknowledged agg could be learnt through conditioning E.G if child gets away with bad behaviour thats their reward and they will repeat. Could be learnt indirectly (vicarious reinforcement)
Cog conditions for agg: mediational factors in SLT
Attention > to behaviour
Retention > remember behaviour
Motor reproduction > do the behaviour
Motivation > want to repeat behaviour
Self efficacy in SLT for agg
Reflects individuals self confidence in own skills > perceived ability. If person successfully aggressive prior they are more likely to repeat in future
Strength of SLT in agg
Research support: bobo doll study > children imitated agg behaviour modelled by adults and there was little agg in control group. Shows we learn aggression
Strength of SLT in agg
Application to real life: can reduce aggression if understand why anti social behaviour occours, choose to spend time with positive role models. Governments can invest in youth centres to promote pro socialbehaviours, children will imitate and be rewarded for pro social behaviour
Strength of SLT in agg
Research support = analyse behaviour of boys aged 9-12, aggressive boys found to make friends with other aggressive boys > brewing future anti social behaviour
