Chapter 13 Albert Bandura

Modeling Theory

A theory by Albert Bandura that describes how individuals learn behaviors by observing and imitating others.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the consequences that follow.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs when an individual observes the consequences of another person's behavior.

Disinhibition

The weakening of inhibitions when observing the behavior of a model.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

Incentive and Motivational Processes

Processes that influence learning by creating motivation through the anticipation of rewards.

Self-Reinforcement

Administering rewards or punishments to oneself based on personal standards.

Reciprocal Determinism

The concept that behavior is influenced by personal factors and environmental factors.

Bobo Doll Studies

Experiments demonstrating that children imitate aggressive behavior observed in adults.

Behavior Modification

Strategies to alter undesirable behaviors through various therapeutic methods.

Cognitive Processes

Mental processes such as thinking, perception, and memory that influence learning.

Performance Attainment

The degree of achievement in tasks that influences self-efficacy.

Collective Efficacy

Shared belief in a group's ability to perform actions to achieve goals.

Ethical Issues in Behavior Therapy

Concerns regarding the manipulation and control of clients without consent.

Modeling Therapy

A form of therapy that utilizes observational learning to influence behavior.

Developmental Stages of Self-Efficacy

Phases of life where self-efficacy is influenced by experiences from childhood to old age.

Physiological and Emotional Arousal

States of physical and emotional readiness that can enhance self-efficacy.

Characteristics of the Modeling Situation

Factors such as similarity and attributes of both models and observers that affect learning.

Direct Observation

A technique in Bandura's theory for assessing personality based on observable behavior.

Cognitive Variables

Mental faculties that influence behavior and learning outcomes in Bandura's assessment.

Guided Participation

A method where individuals are guided through a learning process, often through modeling.

Manipulation in Treatment

The ethical concern of controlling clients' behavior without their awareness or consent.