Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) Flashcards

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What was the aim of Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment?

Demonstrate that learning can occur through observation of role models.

What was the procedure of the Bobo Doll Experiment?

36 boys and 36 girls ages 3 to 6 divided into groups based on aggression evaluation; Group 1 saw aggressive behavior, Group 2 saw no aggression, and Group 3 was a control group.

What were the findings of the Bobo Doll Experiment?

Children with the aggressive model showed more aggression; boys more likely to imitate physical aggression, and girls more likely to imitate verbal aggression.

What are the implications of the Bobo Doll Experiment?

<p>Social Learning Theory demonstrated through observational learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) AIM

Aimed to show that learning can occur through the observation of role models rather than direct experience.

Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) PROCEDURE

Sample included 72 children (36 boys and 36 girls), aged 3 to 6 years.
Children were divided into groups based on aggression evaluations from parents and teachers.
Group 1 observed an adult exhibiting aggressive behavior by hitting a Bobo doll.
Group 2 observed an adult who displayed non-aggressive behavior towards the doll.
Group 3 served as a control group who did not see any model.
After observing for 10 minutes, children were placed in a room with a Bobo doll to assess their behavior.

Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) FINDINGS

Children who witnessed the aggressive model exhibited significantly more aggressive behavior.
Boys were particularly prone to imitate physical aggression demonstrated by the adult.
Girls displayed a higher tendency to mimic verbal aggression rather than physical acts.

Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) IMPLICATIONS

Findings supported Social Learning Theory, confirming that children can learn behaviors through observational learning.

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This quiz provides flashcards about the Bobo Doll Experiment conducted by Albert Bandura in 1961. It covers the aim and procedure of the study, illustrating how children learn behaviors through observation of adult role models. Enhance your understanding of social learning theory with these concise flashcards.