Bandura's Social Learning Theory
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What does Bandura's social learning theory emphasize?

  • The exclusion of cognitive processes in the learning process.
  • The avoidance of observing others' behaviors.
  • The necessity of direct reinforcement for learning to occur.
  • The importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in shaping human behavior. (correct)

    • What did Bandura's Bobo doll experiment demonstrate?

  • How children learn aggressive behaviors by observing adults. (correct)
  • The irrelevance of cognitive processes in behavior shaping.
  • The ineffectiveness of observational learning.
  • The need for direct reinforcement in learning.

    • Which concept from Bandura's theory refers to individuals learning by observing others' behaviors and the outcomes?

  • Modeling
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Observational Learning (correct)
  • Reinforcement

    • According to Bandura, what role do cognitive processes play in learning through observation and modeling?

    <p>They mediate the relationship between observing a behavior and reproducing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes people imitating behaviors they have observed in influential or authoritative figures, according to Bandura?

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

    What was the main focus of Bandura's theory?

    <p>Explaining how individuals learn through social observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which experiment of Bandura provided empirical support for his theory?

    <p>Bobo doll experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Bandura's work impacted various fields?

    <p>Significantly influenced psychology, education, and sociology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways can Bandura's theories be applied?

    <p>In promoting positive behaviors and reducing negative ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Bandura's social learning theory considered relevant in contemporary research and practice?

    <p>Its lasting influence on the study of human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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