Observational Learning Concepts

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What does 'modeling' refer to?

  • Learning by watching others
  • Pattering your behavior after someone else (correct)
  • Learning through experience
  • None of the above

What is observational learning?

Learning by watching other people.

What does 'vicarious' learning mean?

Learning through the experience of others without actually doing the action.

Provide an example of observational learning.

<p>Janice saw her older sister get into trouble for breaking curfew and decided she'll never do the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Raquel successfully model her friend's juggling?

<p>Yes, because she observed her friend and remembered to throw upward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Albert Bandura stated there are four things that must happen to observe and model behavior: pay attention, remember details, be able to repeat the action successfully, and be _____.

<p>motivated to do the behavior that was just watched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of observational learning?

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What does Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment demonstrate?

<p>Children will most likely model an adult's aggressive actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Modeling

Copying someone else's behavior.

Observational Learning

Learning by watching others.

Vicarious Learning

Learning from others' experiences without doing it yourself.

Observational Learning Example

Janice avoids breaking curfew after seeing her sister punished.

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Modeling Success

Raquel successfully copied her friend's juggling.

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Bandura's Observational Learning Factors

Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation are needed for successful modeling.

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Bobo Doll Experiment

Children modeling aggressive behavior seen in adults.

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Observational Learning benefit

Learning through observation is useful for many reasons.

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Study Notes

Observational Learning Concepts

  • Modeling: The process of patterning one's behavior after someone else, crucial for learning skills and behaviors through observation.
  • Observational Learning: A method of learning that occurs by watching others, allowing individuals to acquire new behaviors without direct experience.
  • Vicarious Learning: Gaining knowledge through the experiences and actions of others, without physically engaging in the behavior oneself.

Examples of Observational Learning

  • Colleen observes her friends teasing a classmate but chooses not to participate due to indifference.
  • Janice learns from her older sister's consequences for breaking curfew and decides to avoid similar behavior.
  • Raquel desires to learn juggling by watching her friend but struggles to replicate the skill, demonstrating an incomplete modeling process.

Factors Affecting Modeling Behavior (Albert Bandura's Theory)

  • Attention: Essential to focus on the person modeling the behavior.
  • Retention: Remembering the details of the observed action is critical.
  • Reproduction: The ability to successfully repeat the action observed.
  • Motivation: A compelling drive to engage in the behavior witnessed.

Benefits of Observational Learning

  • Learning from others' mistakes allows individuals to avoid similar pitfalls without firsthand experiences.
  • Observing successful behaviors can inspire motivation to attempt the same.
  • Seeing others quit negative habits may encourage individuals to cease their own detrimental actions.

Bobo Doll Experiment Insights

  • Conducted by Albert Bandura, this experiment aimed to illustrate that children are likely to imitate aggressive behaviors exhibited by adults in their environment.

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