Social learning theory

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    • What theory is associated with Bandura?
      Social learning theory
    • How does Bandura's social learning theory differ from behaviorism?
      It emphasizes cognitive processes in learning
    • What role does observing others play in social learning theory?
      It serves as a template for actions
    • What is vicarious reinforcement in social learning theory?
      Learning through observing others' rewards
    • What are models in social learning theory?
      Individuals who demonstrate behaviors to imitate
    • Who can serve as models in social learning theory?
      Parents, friends, and fictional characters
    • What is identification in social learning theory?
      Imitating individuals with similar characteristics
    • What are the mediational processes in social learning theory?
      Attention, retention, reproduction, motivation
    • What must individuals do to focus on a model in social learning theory?
      Pay attention to specific behaviors
    • What does retention refer to in social learning theory?
      Ability to remember observed behaviors
    • What is reproduction in the context of social learning theory?
      Replicating observed behaviors based on ability
    • How do mediational processes affect behavior in social learning theory?
      If any process is missing, behavior may not occur
    • What does SLT distinguish between in learning?
      Learning and performance
    • What is the significance of Bandura's Bobo doll experiment?
      It demonstrated children imitate aggressive behavior
    • What were the findings of Bandura's 1963 variation with children and aggression?
      Children imitated aggression from models
    • What did Bandura's 1965 study reveal about rewards and aggression?
      Children praised displayed less aggression
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of Bandura's social learning theory?
      Strengths:
      • Supported by evidence
      • High internal validity
      • Environmental control in lab settings

      Weaknesses:
      • Short-term learning demonstrated
      • Ecological validity questioned
      • Relies on inferences, not directly observable
    • What is a limitation of Bandura's findings regarding aggression?
      They may not apply to real-world scenarios
    • Why is ecological validity a concern in Bandura's studies?
      Lab settings may not reflect real life
    • How does Bandura's theory explain the role of cognitive factors in learning?
      Cognitive factors mediate between stimuli and responses
    • What is the role of motivation in social learning theory?
      It influences the likelihood of behavior reproduction
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