Module 2d. Lecture - Social Learning Theory

Flashcards covering the definitions, concepts, and limitations of Social Learning Theory in relationships based on the lecture transcript.

Social Learning Theory

A framework where rewards and costs are defined in terms of specific behaviours and behavioural interactions define the relationship.

Positive behaviours

Rewards that, when exchanged, are good for the relationship.

Negative behaviours

Punishing actions that, when exchanged, are bad for the relationship.

Coercion theory

A concept explaining how negative behaviours can be inadvertently rewarded within a relationship.

Escape conditioning

A process through which negative behaviours are inadvertently rewarded.

Observational paradigms

Methodological approaches especially useful for capturing behaviour within Social Learning Theory research.

Negative reciprocity

When one person responds to the other partner's negative behaviour with a negative behaviour of their own.

Interpretation of behaviours

A limitation of Social Learning Theory noting that behaviours are open to different meanings.

Origins of relationship behaviours

A limitation of Social Learning Theory regarding its inability to fully explain where certain relationship behaviours begin.

Ups and downs of satisfaction

A limitation of Social Learning Theory concerning its explanation of the fluctuations in relationship satisfaction.