Observational Learning

Flashcards covering the key concepts from the Observational Learning lecture notes.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs when an organism's responding is influenced by the observation of others, who are called models.

Model

The individual whose behavior is observed and imitated in observational learning.

Attention

Paying attention to another person's behaviour and its consequences is essential for this key process in observational learning.

Retention

Storing a mental representation of what was witnessed in memory, which is crucial in observational learning.

Reproduction

Converting stored mental images into overt behavior to enact a modeled response in observational learning.

Motivation

The factor that determines whether an observed response is reproduced, depending on the belief that the response will lead to a favorable outcome.

Aggressive behavior

Landmark research conducted by Bandura, Ross, and Ross (1963) demonstrated that observing filmed models can influence this in children.

Desensitisation

A psychological process where individuals show less reaction to real violence due to exposure to media violence.

Risk-glorifying video games

Increased smoking, drinking, and sexual activity in adolescents