SLT

What are the assumptions of SLT?

Bandura agreed with the behaviourists that behaviour is learned from experience.

However, his SLT proposed a different way in which people learn: through observation and imitation of others.

Learning occurs directly through classical and operant conditioning but also indirectly

In SLT, how do people learn?

Observation and imitation

What are the 4 mediational processes in learning identified?

1. attention

2. retention

3. motor reproduction

4. motivation

What is attention?

the extent to which we notice certain behaviours

what is retention?

how well the behaviour is remembered

What is motor reproduction?

ability of the observer to perform the behaviour.

what is motivation?

the will to perform the behaviour, which is often determined by whether the behaviour was rewarded or punished.

Which two mediational processes relate to the learning of behaviour?

Attention and retention

Which two mediational processes relate to the performance of behaviour?

Motor reproduction and motivation

What is identification?

People are more likely to imitate people they identify with.

The person they identify with is called?

A role model

What is the process of imitating a role model called?

Modelling

When does a person become a role model?

If they are seen to possess similar characteristics to the observed and/or are attractive and have a high status.

Do role models need to be physically present?

No. This has important implications for the influence of the media on behaviour.

What is vicarious reinforcement?

Imitation only occurs if the behaviour is seen to be rewarded rather than punished.

Learner observed a behaviour but most importantly also observes the consequences of behaviour.

What is imitation?

Copying behaviour