social learning theory

• What is one of the core assumptions of observational learning in behavior?

  The role of observational learning in behavior
• How do individuals learn through observational learning?

  Individuals observe and imitate role models
• Can learning occur in different ways according to the study material?

  Yes, learning can occur directly and indirectly
• What is vicarious reinforcement?


  Imitation often occurs if the behavior is seen to be rewarded, rather than punished
• What are the four processes involved in observational learning according to the role of meditation?

  1. Attention: The extent to which we notice certain behaviors
  2. Retention: How well the behavior is remembered
  3. Motor reproduction: The ability for the observer to perform the behavior
  4. Motivation: The will to perform the behavior, influenced by whether the behavior was punished or rewarded
• Why are children more likely to imitate behaviors of role models?

  Children are more likely to imitate behaviors they identify with, especially if the role model has similar characteristics or is attractive and wealthy
• What was the aim of Bandura's Bobo doll study?

  • To investigate whether aggression can be learned through social learning theory principles
• What was the methodology of Bandura's Bobo doll study?

  • 72 children aged 3-6 years were placed into three groups:

  1. Aggressive model: Child observed an adult hitting and shouting at a Bobo doll
  2. Non-aggressive model: Child observed an adult quietly playing with a construction set
  3. Control group: Child did not see a model

  • Children were distracted before being placed alone with aggressive and non-aggressive toys for 20 minutes
• What were the findings of Bandura's Bobo doll study regarding aggressive behavior?


  Children who saw an aggressive model produced more aggressive acts than those in the other groups
• How did gender influence imitation in Bandura's study?

  Boys imitated same-sex models more than girls, while girls imitated more physical aggression from male models and more verbal aggression from female models
• What conclusion can be drawn from Bandura's Bobo doll study?

  Aggressive behavior can be learned in children through observation and imitation of a model