6.1.2 Social Learning Theory

• Social Learning Theory posits that individuals learn criminal behavior by observing others and being exposed to consequences such as reinforcement and punishment
• Modeling in Social Learning Theory refers to learning behavior through observation and imitation.
• Match the type of reinforcement or punishment with its definition:

  Positive Reinforcement ↔️ Encourages behavior by adding rewards

  Negative Reinforcement ↔️ Encourages behavior by removing unpleasant stimuli

  Positive Punishment ↔️ Discourages behavior by adding unpleasant stimuli

  Negative Punishment ↔️ Discourages behavior by removing pleasant stimuli
• Observational Learning involves two primary stages: observation and modeling
• Modeling is more likely to occur if the observed behavior avoids punishment.
• Order the key components of observational learning:

  1️⃣ Attention

  2️⃣ Retention

  3️⃣ Reproduction

  4️⃣ Motivation
• Mediational processes in learning include attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation
• Reproduction in mediational processes requires both physical and mental capability.
• Match the mediational process with its key feature:

  Attention ↔️ Noticing specific behaviors

  Retention ↔️ Storing and recalling behaviors

  Reproduction ↔️ Performing observed behaviors

  Motivation ↔️ Influenced by rewards and consequences
• Social Learning Theory proposes that criminal behavior is adopted through observation, modeling, and the consequences of reinforcement and punishment
• Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of repeating a behavior.
• Observational Learning involves imitating observed behaviors, especially if they are rewarded or avoid punishment
• Order the key components of observational learning:

  1️⃣ Attention

  2️⃣ Retention

  3️⃣ Reproduction

  4️⃣ Motivation
• Match the mediational process with its definition:

  Attention ↔️ Noticing the behavior

  Retention ↔️ Remembering the behavior

  Reproduction ↔️ Performing the behavior

  Motivation ↔️ Having a reason to imitate
• Mediational processes are cognitive steps between observation and imitation of behaviors
• Order the mediational processes in Social Learning Theory

  1️⃣ Attention

  2️⃣ Retention

  3️⃣ Reproduction

  4️⃣ Motivation
• Retention in mediational processes refers to remembering observed behavior.
• Motivation in mediational processes refers to having a reason to imitate
• Match the mediational process with its definition:

  Attention ↔️ Noticing behavior

  Retention ↔️ Remembering observed behavior

  Reproduction ↔️ Performing observed behavior

  Motivation ↔️ Reason to imitate
• Mediational processes are exclusive to adults and do not apply to children.

  False
• An example of retention is recalling a theft
• Mediational processes are cognitive steps between observation and imitation
• Arrange the mediational processes in the correct order according to the example provided:

  1️⃣ Witnessing shoplifting (attention)

  2️⃣ Remembering how it was done (retention)

  3️⃣ Practicing the technique (reproduction)

  4️⃣ Doing it again for praise (motivation)
• Reinforcement and punishment are key concepts in Social Learning Theory.
• Reinforcement encourages repeated behavior through rewards or removing unpleasant stimuli
• Punishment discourages behavior by adding unpleasant stimuli or removing pleasant ones
• Social Learning Theory can be used in crime prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Crime prevention programs using Social Learning Theory emphasize positive role models
• Cognitive behavioral therapy aligns with Social Learning Theory by addressing criminal thought processes.
• Social Learning Theory proposes that individuals learn criminal behavior by observing others and experiencing consequences
• Compare reinforcement and punishment in Social Learning Theory:

  Reinforcement ↔️ Increases likelihood of repeating behavior

  Punishment ↔️ Decreases likelihood of repeating behavior
• Observational Learning involves learning by observing and imitating others' behaviors
• Modeling refers to imitating observed actions, especially when rewarded or avoiding punishment.
• An example of observational learning in criminal behavior is watching someone steal from a store
• Match the criminal behavior with its observation and reinforcement:

  Petty Theft ↔️ Receiving praise or goods

  Aggression ↔️ Asserting dominance
• What are the two key concepts in Social Learning Theory that influence behavior through consequences?

  Reinforcement and punishment
• Reinforcement encourages behavior, while punishment discourages it.
• What is an example of positive reinforcement?

  Praise for petty theft
• Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to encourage behavior.
• What is an example of positive punishment?

  Facing legal charges