learning approaches: SLT

how do we learn behaviour?

• through observing + imitating others around us

• observing + imitating a beh is more likely to happen if the observer identifies with the model e.g. same sex/age - this is called identification. or if the model is attractive or someone the observer admires

what is vicarious reinforcement?

• we do not imitate all behaviour we see

• a beh is more likely to be imitated if the observer sees the model being positively reinforced/rewarded for their beh

• a beh is less likely to be imitated if the observer sees model is punished for their beh

what is mediational processes and what are the 4 processes?

• Bandura identified 4 mental processes (cognitive) involved in SLT

• attention (we must notice the beh)

• retention (we must remember the behaviour)

• motor reproduction (we must be able to perform the beh)

• motivation (linked to vic reinforcement)

• SLT cannot take place without the 4 mental processes in order to imitate beh

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