Social learning theory

• Assumptions

  • Behaviour is learnt through experience
  • Learning happens through observations
• Process of slt

  1. Identify role model
  2. Observe role model
  3. Imitate role model
  4. Learn through direct and vicarious reinforcement
  5. Internalise the new behaviour
• Mediational processes

  1. Attention
  2. Retention- remember certain behaviours
  3. Motor reproduction- ability to copy behaviours
  4. Motivation
• Strengths

  • Research support for identification
  • Research support- Bandura
• Weaknesses

  • Alternative theories may explain better