Bandura's Social Learning Theory Overview
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What term describes the internal rewards such as pride and satisfaction that contribute to learning?

  • Intrinsic reinforcement (correct)
  • Cognitive reinforcement
  • Extrinsic reinforcement
  • Social reinforcement

    • Which of the following conditions is essential for modeling to occur?

  • Environment
  • Attention (correct)
  • Feedback
  • Rehearsal

    • According to the modeling process, what must an observer be able to do after paying attention to a model?

  • Ignore the behavior
  • Critique the model's behavior
  • Express dissatisfaction
  • Retain the behavior for future use (correct)

    • What role does motivation play in the learning process through modeling?

    <p>It drives the desire to replicate observed behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a model being perceived as prestigious or attractive in the learning process?

    <p>It helps in gaining the observer's attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does self-efficacy relate to broader personality according to social cognitive theory?

    <p>It varies depending on specific situations and contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Bandura's Social Learning Theory primarily emphasize?

    <p>The significance of cognitive factors alongside behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a neglected area identified in social cognitive theory?

    <p>Maturation and changes over the lifespan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common critique of self-efficacy beliefs based on the information provided?

    <p>They often rely excessively on self-reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area has Bandura attempted to apply cognitive theory to?

    <p>Addressing global issues like poverty and environmental conservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social learning theory (SLT) emphasize as a method of learning?

    <p>Observation and modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social learning theory, learning can occur without what?

    <p>A change in performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cognition play in social learning theory?

    <p>It influences the observation and modeling process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Bandura's basic models of observational learning?

    <p>Analytical model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can aggression be learned according to social learning theory?

    <p>By observing aggressive models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant distinction between behaviorists and social learning theorists?

    <p>Learning requires a change in behavior for behaviorists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of model involves real or fictional characters displaying behavior?

    <p>Symbolic model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social learning theory, moral judgments regarding right and wrong are influenced by what?

    <p>Observation and modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental belief does Bandura's Social Learning Theory emphasize about learning?

    <p>People can learn new information and behaviors through observation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bandura identify as a limitation of traditional reinforcement-based learning theories?

    <p>They ignore the impact of social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bandura's Social Cognitive Learning Theory?

    <p>Focusing only on immediate behavior changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Bandura's contributions was acknowledged with his election as the president of the American Psychological Association?

    <p>His development of Cognitive Theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of using the Social Cognitive Learning Theory in educational settings?

    <p>It promotes the role of cognitive processes in learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a limitation of the Social Cognitive Learning Theory?

    <p>It focuses predominantly on one or two constructs, neglecting others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Bandura receive his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology?

    <p>1952</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of elements does Bandura's Social Learning Theory encompass?

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

    According to the Social Cognitive Learning Theory, what role do rewards play in learning?

    <p>Rewards are crucial for both learning and performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the Social Cognitive Learning Theory indicates its adaptability?

    <p>It is an evolving theory that is open to change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bandura define learning?

    <p>A change in performance as a result of interaction with the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant concern regarding self-efficacy within the Social Cognitive Learning Theory?

    <p>Some self-efficacy expectancies are stable, while others can change rapidly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the main purpose of Social Learning Theory?

    <p>To provide a comprehensive view of learning that includes social influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Social Cognitive Learning Theory, what does a positive reinforcement imply?

    <p>Engaging in an action that is rewarded or commended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major strength of the Social Cognitive Learning Theory?

    <p>It has accumulated substantial research support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the concept of modeling emphasized in Social Cognitive Learning Theory?

    <p>The appropriateness of the model affects the observer's behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive feature in SCLT relates to how past experiences influence decision-making?

    <p>Expectations about future consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of observing a punished model on behavior in SCLT?

    <p>Response Inhibition Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the concept of self-efficacy in SCLT?

    <p>Belief in one’s ability to execute behavior successfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of high self-efficacy according to SCLT?

    <p>Perception of challenging tasks as mastering opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of SCLT involves individuals choosing actions based on their own ideas of appropriateness?

    <p>Self-regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the triadic reciprocal nature of behavior in SCLT?

    <p>Interaction of personal factors, behavior, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Response Facilitation Effect in SCLT?

    <p>Increase in learned behavior after model is reinforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Bandura rename SLT to SCLT to better reflect his theory?

    <p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bandura's Social Learning & Cognitive Learning Theory

    • Albert Bandura was born December 4, 1925, in a small town in northern Alberta, Canada
    • Graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1949 with a degree in Psychology
    • Received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Iowa in 1952
    • Elected president of the American Psychological Association in 1974
    • Became known as the Father of Cognitive Theory in 1977
    • Awarded Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology by the American Psychological Association in 2004

    Learning

    • Learning is a persisting change in human performance or performance potential
    • A result of the learner's interaction with the environment
    • A relatively permanent change in a person's knowledge or behavior due to experience
    • An enduring change in behavior, or capacity to behave, resulting from practice or experience

    Learning Theories

    • Behaviorism
    • Social Learning Theory (SLT)
    • Social Cognitive Learning Theory (SCLT)

    Social Cognitive Learning Theory (SCLT)

    • Developed by Albert Bandura
    • Argued to be the most influential contemporary theory of learning, cognitive, social, education, health, policy and psychotherapy
    • SCLT is a learning theory based on the idea that people learn by observing others
    • People learn through observation, imitation, and modeling; thought processes are central to understanding personality
    • Focuses on cognitive concepts
    • Explains how social experiences impact cognition, and how cognition influences behavior and development
    • Explains how people learn by observing others, and how cognition is central to understanding personality

    Basic Assumptions of SCLT

    • People can learn by observing others
    • Learning is an internal process, potentially resulting in behavioral change/no change
    • Learning can occur without an observable change in behavior
    • Behavior is directed toward specific goals
    • Behavior eventually becomes self-regulated
    • Cognition plays a role in learning
    • Reinforcement and punishment have indirect rather than direct effects on learning and behavior

    Cognitive Features of SCLT

    • Expectations of future consequences and responses
    • Vicarious experiences of others' consequences
    • Expectations about future consequences impact cognitive processing of new information
    • Expectations concerning behavior
    • Non-occurrence of expected consequences

    Phenomena of SCLT

    • Observational learning effect
    • Response Facilitation Effect
    • Response Inhibition Effect
    • Response Disinhibition Effect

    Internal Principles of SCLT

    • Triadic Reciprocality: A dynamic, reciprocal interaction of personal factors, behavior, and the environment
    • Self-Efficacy: Beliefs about one's ability to execute a behavior successfully
    • Influences activity choice
    • Impacts goal setting
    • Affects effort and persistence
    • Affects learning and achievement
    • Self-Regulation: Individual's own ideas about appropriate or inappropriate behavior, including the choice of actions

    Linking SLT and SCLT

    • SLT was renamed to SCLT in 1986 to better describe Bandura's theoretical approach
    • SCLT stemmed from SLT

    Strengths of SCLT

    • Accumulated research record
    • Focused on important psychological issues
    • Reasonable view of people in different contexts
    • Social implications of the theory

    Limitations of SCLT

    • Complexity making operationalization difficult
    • Applications focusing on isolated constructs
    • Controversial issues concerning reinforcement, self-efficacy, and learning
    • Neglected areas such as maturation, motivation, conflict, and emotion

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