Bandura 1965

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  • What is the main aim of the Bandura study conducted in 1965?
    To investigate reinforcement consequences on behavior
  • What were the significant differences being investigated in Bandura's study?
    Differences in performance of imitative behavior
  • How did Bandura's study measure the performance of imitative behavior?
    By observing children's responses to modeled behavior
  • What was the sample size and demographic in Bandura's study?
    66 boys and girls aged 51 months
  • What were the three conditions in Bandura's study?
    Model rewarded, model punished, and control
  • Why were both male and female participants used in the study?
    To ensure generalizability across genders
  • What was the setting of the Bandura study?
    Stanford University Nursery School
  • What was the first stage of the procedure in Bandura's study?
    Exposure to a film of aggressive behavior
  • What was the reward condition in Bandura's study?
    Children were rewarded for imitating behavior
  • What did the performance measure stage involve in Bandura's study?
    Observations of children's play with toys
  • How did the children play with toys during the performance measure stage?
    While being observed for imitative behavior
  • What was the significance of the video clip shown to children?
    It demonstrated aggressive behavior for imitation
  • What was the final observation stage in Bandura's study?
    Children's responses during playtime with toys
  • What was the outcome of Bandura's study regarding aggression?
    Children imitated aggressive behavior from models
  • How did Bandura's study contribute to understanding behaviorism?
    It highlighted the role of observational learning
  • What implications did Bandura's findings have for child development?
    They suggested modeling influences children's behavior
  • What are the key components of Bandura's study procedure?
    • Exposure to aggressive model
    • Observation of children's behavior
    • Measurement of imitative responses
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of Bandura's study?
    Strengths:
    • Controlled environment
    • Clear observational measures

    Weaknesses:
    • Limited sample diversity
    • Ethical concerns regarding aggression
  • What is the focus of the performance measures in the study?
    They include observations of children.
  • What age interval was used for observing children?
    5-second intervals
  • What activity were the children engaged in during the observations?
    Playing with toys
  • What does the acquisition stage involve?
    Children being told to match responses.
  • What happens when children's responses match the video clip?
    They are rewarded with a sticker.
  • What is the strength of the standardised procedures mentioned?
    They allow for easy replication.
  • How long was the film watched during the study?
    5 minutes long
  • How many responses were observed during the study?
    4 responses
  • What was found regarding boys' responses compared to girls' responses?
    Boys had more matched responses.
  • What significant change occurred after positive incentives were introduced?
    There was a significant increase in matched responses.
  • How many responses did girls perform in the punished condition?
    0.5 responses
  • How many responses did boys perform in the punished condition?
    2.5 responses
  • What type of data was generated in the study?
    Quantitative data
  • What was the average value found in the study?
    Matched responses were counted.
  • What bias was avoided in the results of the study?
    Interpretation bias from researchers
  • What is one application of the study's findings?
    Encouraging learning of behaviors in children.
  • How should children be rewarded according to the study?
    They should be rewarded in schools at home.