Bandura and the Bobo Doll Experiment
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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?

<p>Social-cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social-cognitive psychology?

<p>Social-cognitive psychology is based on how the way others think affects our way of thinking and personality as well as how the way we think is influenced by our environment and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social learning?

<p>Learned behavior through environmental influence rather than innate forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is observational learning?

<p>Learned behavior through observation and often times imitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

<p>The belief that one is capable of performing in a certain manner to attain a certain set of goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Bobo Doll experiment show?

<p>It shows the effects of observational learning. People tend to imitate the behaviors of other people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bandura, what are the three basic concepts of social learning?

<p>Observational learning, intrinsic reinforcement, and the idea that learning doesn't necessarily lead to a change in behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four parts of the Modeling Process?

<p>Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good example of social learning? (Hint: Think about advertising)

<p>Commercials/Advertisements are said to be the most common social learning influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is moral agency?

<p>Moral reasoning is linked to moral action through affective self-regulatory mechanisms by which moral agency is exercised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Bobo Doll experiment demonstrate observational learning?

<p>Observational learning was proved through the kids copying the adults as people (especially if they're younger) tend to imitate what they see/observe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Verbal aggression was also tested in Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with all of Bandura's subjects for the experiment being from the nursery of Stanford University?

<p>It's a selection bias and can affect experiment results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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