Social Learning Theory
What is the behaviorist approach?
What is socialization?
The process of becoming a member of a social group
What year was the experiment conducted and who were the researchers?
Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961)
Name the four factors that influence observational learning.
Attention, Retention, Self-efficacy, Motivation
How many studies should you have in your ERQ minimum?
At least 2
What two conditions describe social learning theory?
What is Classical and Operant Conditioning?
An important stage in childhood development where a child learns the basic rules and norms of living in a group
Primary socialization
State the aim of the experiment.
To demonstrate that learning can occur through observation of models.
an individual must be able to recognize a specific behavior by paying attention to the model is an example of
What is Attention?
Give an example of an ERQ question for social cognitive theory
Answer varies
Describe the behaviorist approach to learning
depends but places emphasis on observable behavior and assumes that most behavior is learned from the environment
What are the two parts of primary socialization and describe them?
Gender: children learn the attitudes and behaviors appropriate for their gender
Cultural: a part of primary socialization where children are taught about their racial, ethnic and cultural heritage
Who were the participants and how were the participants split up?
36 boys and 36 girls ages 3 to 6
Group 1 exposed to adults who showed aggression by beating up a Bobo Doll
Group 2 observed an adult who displayed no aggression
Group 3 control group where participants did not see any model
Describe retention
observers have to remember the behavior that was observed in order for it to be replicated in the future
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations is what command term
Evaluate
What is Operant Conditioning?
a desired behavior is followed by either punishment or reward to either strengthen the behavior or weaken it
governments attempt to manage or manipulate cultural norms is an example of...
What is censorship?
Explain the findings and what the researchers concluded.
Boys were more likely to imitate physical aggression. Girls were more likely to imitate verbal aggression. Bandura used his study as evidence for Social Cognitive Theory. The study also supports and is an example of observational learning.
to complete a task through reinforcement is necessary (through rewards or punishments) is an example of...
What is Motivation?
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument is an example of what command term
To what extent
What is Classical Conditioning?
behaviors are learned by connecting a neutral stimulus with a positive one
What is secondary socialization?
how the larger community, extended family and the media influence behavior by either adhering to or deviating from the norms
What is the importance of the Bobo Doll experiment?
The study has important implications on the effects of media violence on children. Bandura’s study suggests that learning is heavily influenced by the behaviors of others. This can explain how stereotypes are adopted.
What is Self-efficacy?
observers must believe that they are able to replicate and accomplish a task
Make an argument/thesis for an ERQ on social cognitive theory
Answer varies.