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SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
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- 1MODELLINGBandura introduced the idea that all behaviour is learnt through observation and imitation from a model
- 2IDENTIFICATIONPeople with power, status and the same sex are more likely to be influenced
- 3VICARIOUS REINFORCEMENTImitating role models after seeing them being rewarded
- 4MEDIATIONAL PROCESSESObserver forms mental representation of behaviours displayed
ATTENTION- extent to which we notice certain behaviours
RETENTION- how well behaviours are remembered
REPRODUCTION- ability to perform behaviours
MOTIVATION- the will to perform behaviours - 5EVALUATION:) Bandura bobo dolls, found children observed and imitated aggressive behaviours from their parents on a model
- 6EVALUATION:) application to watershed on TV where aggressive behaviours are not shown to children
- 7:( research comes from lab studies which lacks ecological validity and is criticised for demand characteristicsEVALUATION
- 8EVALUATION:( biologically reductionist as ignores biological explanations eg boys are more prone to aggressive behaviours due to testosterone being a hormone responsible for aggression
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- A level Psychology (APPROACHES) Flashcards on SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY, created by Aamna Khan on 06/06/2018.
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