social cognitive theory

define social cognitive theory

idea that learning occurs through experiences and observation

define reciprocal determinism

environment affects us and we affect environment

4 key steps

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identification

modelling

expectancies

self efficacy

two studies

bandura bobo doll

charlton et al - intro of tv on aggression

key points of bandura

• put in a room - one group bobo doll treated nicely one group bobo doll not

• given freedom to play and behavior observed

• repeated again with independent variable of the sex of “instructor”

• girls more prone to verbal abuse than physical and boys more prone to physical

• more likely to go with the same sex instructor

key points of charlton et al

• intro of tv on aggression

• sample: children 3-8 yrs, 160 children total

• observed behavior before and after

• no change of behaviour