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A LEVEL PSYCH
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What theory is associated with Bandura?
Social learning theory
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How does Bandura's social learning theory differ from behaviorism?
It emphasizes
cognitive processes
in learning
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What role does observing others play in social learning theory?
It serves as a
template
for actions
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What is vicarious reinforcement in social learning theory?
Learning through
observing
others'
rewards
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What are models in social learning theory?
Individuals who demonstrate
behaviors
to imitate
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Who can serve as models in social learning theory?
Parents
,
friends
, and
fictional characters
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What is identification in social learning theory?
Imitating
individuals with similar characteristics
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What are the mediational processes in social learning theory?
Attention
,
retention
,
reproduction
,
motivation
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What must individuals do to focus on a model in social learning theory?
Pay attention to
specific behaviors
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What does retention refer to in social learning theory?
Ability to remember
observed behaviors
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What is reproduction in the context of social learning theory?
Replicating
observed behaviors
based on ability
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How do mediational processes affect behavior in social learning theory?
If any process is missing, behavior may not
occur
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What does SLT distinguish between in learning?
Learning and
performance
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What is the significance of Bandura's Bobo doll experiment?
It demonstrated children imitate
aggressive
behavior
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What were the findings of Bandura's 1963 variation with children and aggression?
Children
imitated aggression from
models
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What did Bandura's 1965 study reveal about rewards and aggression?
Children
praised displayed less aggression
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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
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What is a limitation of Bandura's findings regarding aggression?
They may not apply to real-world
scenarios
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Why is ecological validity a concern in Bandura's studies?
Lab settings
may not reflect real life
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How does Bandura's theory explain the role of cognitive factors in learning?
Cognitive factors mediate between
stimuli
and responses
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What is the role of motivation in social learning theory?
It influences the likelihood of
behavior reproduction
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