10 Questions
Bandura's Bobo doll experiment demonstrated the role of ____ in learning aggressive behavior.
Observational learning and social modeling
The Bobo doll experiment involved children observing an adult model interacting with the doll in different ways. Which group of children exhibited the most aggressive behavior towards the doll?
The group who observed the adult behaving aggressively towards the doll
The "anti-hierarchical aggression" subscale of the LWA scale measures:
Aggressive attitudes and hostility towards authority figures and those in power
The "anti-conventionalism" subscale of the LWA scale assesses:
Openness to new experiences and acceptance of non-conformity
The "need for recognition" subscale of the TIV scale refers to:
The desire for others to acknowledge and validate one's victim status
Individuals who score high on the "rumination" subscale of the TIV scale are likely to:
Dwell on their problems and negative experiences
Thorndike's Law of Effect states that:
Behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated.
Which of the following philosophies proposes that all knowledge comes from sensory experience?
Empiricism
The philosopher most associated with empiricism is:
John Locke
The philosophical idea that the mind is a "blank slate" at birth is a central tenet of:
Empiricism
Study Notes
Aggressive Behavior
- Bandura's Bobo doll experiment demonstrates the role of observation in learning aggressive behavior.
- In the experiment, children observed an adult model interacting with the doll in different ways.
LWA and TIV Scales
- The "anti-hierarchical aggression" subscale of the LWA scale measures aggression towards those in positions of authority.
- The "anti-conventionalism" subscale of the LWA scale assesses the tendency to reject traditional values and rules.
- The "need for recognition" subscale of the TIV scale refers to the desire for social recognition and admiration.
- Individuals who score high on the "rumination" subscale of the TIV scale are likely to repetitively think about negative thoughts and experiences.
Learning and Philosophy
- Thorndike's Law of Effect states that behaviors followed by a satisfying consequence will be strengthened, while behaviors followed by a punishing consequence will be weakened.
- Empiricism proposes that all knowledge comes from sensory experience, and is associated with the philosopher John Locke.
- Empiricism's central tenet is that the mind is a "blank slate" at birth, with all knowledge acquired through experience.
Learn about the famous Bobo doll experiment conducted by Albert Bandura, which showed the role of a particular factor in learning aggressive behavior. Understand the significance of this experiment in the field of psychology. Identify the key element that contributes to aggressive behavior in individuals.
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