Social learning theory

• What is SLT

  When people learn through observation and imitation of others
• Who are people (especially children) most likely to imitate?

  People they identify with (role models)
• How does a person become a role model?

  If they are seen to possess similar characteristics to the observer, and/or attractive and have high status. Don't have to be physically present
• Does SLT also suggest classical and operant conditioning as a way of learning?

  Yes
• What were the 4 mediation processes identified by Bandura?

  Attention

  Retention

  Motor reproduction (can you repeat the action)

  Motivation to perform the behaviour
• What are mediation processes?

  Mediation in the learning process to determine whether a new response is acquired
• What does the Bodo doll study show?

  How children learn through observation and imitation.
• What was the aim of Bandura et al. (1961) Bobo Doll Study?

  To investigate children's learning of aggressive behavior
• What were the three groups in the Bobo Doll Study?

  • Aggressive model group
  • Non-aggressive model group
  • Control group (no model)
• How many children participated in the Bobo Doll Study?

  72 children
• What age range did the children in the study belong to?

  Aged 3–6 years
• What happened after the children were exposed to the models?

  They were observed in a room with toys
• What was a significant finding regarding children's imitation of aggressive behavior?

  Children imitated aggressive actions significantly more
• How did the sex of the model affect children's imitation?

  Imitation was greater with same-sex models
• Which gender showed more imitation of aggressive behavior towards male models?

  Boys
• What conclusion does the Bobo Doll Study support?

  • Supports Social Learning Theory
  • Behavior can be learned through observation
  • Imitation occurs without direct reinforcement
• What were the results of the other 2 groups in the bodo doll study?

  Much less likely to show aggression
• What was the aim of Bandura et al. (1961) Bobo Doll Study?

  To investigate children's learning of aggressive behavior
• What were the three groups in the Bobo Doll Study?

  • Aggressive model group
  • Non-aggressive model group
  • Control group (no model)
• How many children participated in the Bobo Doll Study?

  72 children
• What age range did the children in the study belong to?

  Aged 3–6 years
• What was the aim of Bandura et al.'s Bobo Doll Study?

  To investigate children's learning of aggressive behavior
• What happened after the children were exposed to the models in the Bobo Doll Study?

  They were observed in a room with toys
• What were the three groups in the Bobo Doll Study?

  • Aggressive model group
  • Non-aggressive model group
  • Control group (no model)
• What was a significant finding regarding the children's behavior after observing the aggressive model?

  They were more likely to imitate aggressive actions
• How many children participated in the Bobo Doll Study?

  72 children
• What age range did the children in the study belong to?

  3 to 6 years old
• How did the sex of the model influence imitation in the Bobo Doll Study?

  Imitation was greater with same-sex models
• What happened after the children were exposed to the models?

  They were observed in a room with toys
• Which gender showed more imitation of aggressive behavior towards male models?

  Boys
• What conclusion was drawn from the Bobo Doll Study?

  • Supports Social Learning Theory
  • Behavior can be learned through observation
  • Imitation occurs without direct reinforcement
• What was a significant finding regarding children's imitation of aggressive behavior?

  Children imitated aggressive actions more after observing aggressive models
• How did the sex of the model influence imitation in the study?

  Imitation was greater when the model was the same sex
• Which gender showed more imitation of aggressive behavior towards male models?

  Boys
• What conclusion did Bandura et al. draw from the Bobo Doll Study?

  • Supports Social Learning Theory
  • Behavior can be learned through observation
  • Imitation occurs without direct reinforcement