Social Learning Theory

SLT

proposed that people learn new behaviours through observation and imitation of others especially when the behaviour is seen to be reinforced or rewarded

Bobo Doll Key Findings

children exposed to aggressive model immitated more aggressive behaviour

boys showed more physical aggression

girls showed slightly more verbal aggression

children are more likely to imitate models of the same sex

supports social learning theory

Allocation Method?

72 participants, 36 boys and girls

randomly allocated into 3 groups of 24 half of each gender

no model is shown for one group

non-aggressive model shown 

aggressive model shown

Types of aggressive behaviour

physical aggression - hitting, punching , kicking bobo doll

verbal aggression - hostile phrases and taunts