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Social learning theory
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- 1THE LEARNING APPROACH: SOCIAL LEARNING THEORYA way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement, combining learning theory with the role of cognitive factors
- 2IMITATIONCopying the behaviour of others
- 3IDENTIFICATIONWhen an observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like a role model.
- 4MODELLINGFrom the observer's perspective, modelling is imitating the behaviour of a role model. From the role model's perspective, modelling is the precise demonstration of a specific behaviour that may be imitated by an observer.
- 5VICARIOUS REINFORCEMENTReinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour. This is a key factor in imitation.
- 6Mediational processesCognitive factors (i.e. thinking) that influence learning and come between stimulus and response.
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- A level Psychology Flashcards on Social learning theory, created by Chloe Hughes on 15/12/2017.
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