Social Learning Theory Flashcards

Flashcards about Social Learning Theory at Flinders University.

What is observational (vicarious) learning?

An organism's responding influenced by observing others.

What are two ways observational learning can help people?

Adjusting to new environments and learning social conventions.

What are the variables affecting vicarious learning?

Consequences of model's behavior, consequences of observer's behavior, characteristics of the model, observer's age, and observer's learning history.

What kind of consequence delivery achieves better results in modeling?

Consistent delivery of consequences (reinforcement or punishment) for a model’s behavior.

How do differing consequences for a model and observer impact learning?

When consequences differ for the model and observer, those for the observer will be more influential; people usually do what works for them.

What characteristics make a model more effective?

Competent, attractive, likeable, dramatic, prestigious, and similar to the observer.

Do adults or children generally learn better from observation?

Adults generally learn better from observation than children.

How does a child's learning history affect imitation of a model?

A child whose aggressive behavior has been reinforced previously is more likely to imitate an aggressive model.

What are other variables that affect social learning, besides the characteristics of the model and observer?

Emotional state of the learner and complexity of the task being modeled.

What is Albert Bandura's social learning theory?

Behavior may be acquired by observation of others; cognitive variables intervene between stimulus and response.

What are the four key processes in social learning theory?

Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.

What is necessary for attention in social learning?

Attend to relevant aspects of model’s behavior and its consequences.

What does retention involve in social learning?

Forming a mental representation of the observed behavior and storing it in memory.

What does reproduction require in social learning?

Converting stored mental images into overt behavior.

What are the three main types of reinforcement?

Internal reward, external reward, and vicarious reward.

In summary, what does social learning entail?

Imitate behaviors that yield outcomes we desire; ignore behaviors of models who are unsuccessful or punished.

Give an everyday example of social learning.

A child trying to put on make-up like their parent, or a child trying to shave like their parent.

What are the implications of the Bobo doll experiment?

Suggests that observing aggression can lead to aggression.

What did Anderson & Dill's (2000) video game study find?

Violent video game players punished their opponent for longer and with greater intensity.

What influences the likelihood of an observer behaving violently after watching aggression on TV?

Age, time spent watching television, identification with television character, and portrayal of violence.