Observational Learning and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

These flashcards cover key concepts related to observational learning and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing others and modeling their behavior.

Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)

A theory that suggests learning occurs in a social context through observation, imitation, and modeling.

Attentional Processes

The processes involved in directing attention to the relevant aspects of a model's behavior and its consequences.

Retentional Processes

Processes that involve representing the model’s behavior in some way for aiding recall, often through images or words.

Motor-Reproductive Processes

Using the symbolic representations stored during retentional processes to guide one's actions.

Motivational Processes

The evaluation of consequences from imitating modeled behavior, influencing whether one will replicate the behavior.

Characteristics of the Model

Factors such as attractiveness, likability, and mood that affect how much observers learn from a model.

Consequences of the Observer's Behavior

The outcomes of observing that influence the observer's likelihood to continue learning from observation.

Observational Learning Variables

Factors that affect observational learning, including task difficulty, skill of the model, and characteristics of both the model and observer.

Operant Learning Model

A model that views observational learning as a type of operant learning, focusing on the consequences of modeled behavior.