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What is the Bobo Doll experiment?
The Bobo Doll experiment was a demonstration by adults hitting and attacking Bobo Dolls while a group of children were watching them. When the children were later put in the room with the Bobo Dolls they did the same thing: hit and attack.
What is Bandura mostly recognized for?
The Bobo Doll experiment
Can you name another person that influenced Bandura's work? (Hint: It rhymes with Mygotsky)
Vygotsky
What type of psychologist is Bandura?
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What is social-cognitive psychology?
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What is social learning?
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What is observational learning?
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What is self-efficacy?
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What did the Bobo Doll experiment show?
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According to Bandura, what are the three basic concepts of social learning?
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What are the four parts of the Modeling Process?
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What is a good example of social learning? (Hint: Think about advertising)
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What is moral agency?
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How did the Bobo Doll experiment demonstrate observational learning?
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Verbal aggression was also tested in Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment.
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What is wrong with all of Bandura's subjects for the experiment being from the nursery of Stanford University?
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Study Notes
Bobo Doll Experiment
- Conducted by Albert Bandura demonstrating the impact of observational learning.
- Children observed adults hitting and attacking Bobo Dolls.
- When placed with the dolls, children imitated the observed aggressive behavior.
Albert Bandura's Recognition
- Primarily recognized for the Bobo Doll experiment.
- Contributions significantly shaped the understanding of social learning theory.
Influences on Bandura’s Work
- Vygotsky is a notable influence, known for social development theory.
Type of Psychologist
- Bandura is identified as a social-cognitive psychologist, focusing on interaction between social influences and cognitive processes.
Social-Cognitive Psychology
- Examines how thought processes are shaped by social environments and influences, affecting personality and behavior.
Social Learning Definition
- Behavior learned through environmental interactions rather than being innate.
Observational Learning
- Involves learning behaviors through observing and imitating others.
Self-Efficacy
- Defined as the belief in one's ability to perform actions to achieve specific goals.
Effects of the Bobo Doll Experiment
- Demonstrated effects of observational learning and the tendency to imitate others.
Core Concepts of Social Learning by Bandura
- Observational learning, intrinsic reinforcement, and the notion that learning doesn’t always result in behavioral change.
Parts of the Modeling Process
- Consists of four key stages: attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
Example of Social Learning
- Commercials and advertisements exemplify social learning influences.
Moral Agency
- Involves the link between moral reasoning and action, regulated through self-regulatory mechanisms.
Observational Learning in the Bobo Doll Experiment
- Kids imitated adults, illustrating the concept that behavior seen is often replicated, especially by younger individuals.
Selection Bias Concerns
- All subjects from Stanford University nursery may lead to selection bias, impacting the validity of the experiment's results.
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This quiz explores key concepts from Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment, showcasing the effects of observational learning in children. Test your knowledge on Bandura's contributions to psychology and related theories.