Observational Learning and Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiments

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Observational Learning

Learning by watching others' behaviors and outcomes.

Modeling

Imitating a specific behavior observed in others.

Albert Bandura

Psychologist known for research on observational learning.

Bobo Doll Experiments

Children observed adults displaying aggressive behavior.

Model Consequences

Outcomes experienced by models affect observers' behavior, like if the model was praised/punished/received no consequences for there behavior.

Vicarious Learning

Learning through observing consequences of others' actions.

Modeling Requirements

Four conditions: Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation.

Attention

Focusing on the model's behavior for learning.

Retention

Remembering the observed behavior for future use.

Reproduction

Ability to replicate the observed behavior accurately.

Motivation

Desire to imitate the behavior based on outcomes.

Antisocial Behavior

Negative behaviors that can be effectively modeled.

Prosocial Behavior

Positive behaviors that can be effectively modeled.

Media Influence

Media exposure correlates with aggressive behavior in viewers.