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What is observational (vicarious) learning?
What does vicarious reinforcement refer to?
The reinforcement that occurs as a result of watching a model get reinforced for a specific behavior.
What is vicarious punishment?
Occurs when the observer sees the model's behavior being punished and then refrains from the behavior.
What is generalized imitation?
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What are attentional processes in Bandura's theory?
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What are retentional processes?
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What are motor reproductive processes?
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What are motivational processes in vicarious learning?
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What does Miller-Dollard reinforcement theory suggest?
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Study Notes
Observational Learning
- Observational (vicarious) learning involves changing behavior by observing a model, highlighting the importance of social context in learning processes.
Vicarious Reinforcement
- Vicarious reinforcement occurs when an observer witnesses a model receiving rewards for specific behaviors, leading the observer to potentially replicate those behaviors.
Vicarious Punishment
- Vicarious punishment happens when an observer sees a model being punished for a behavior, which discourages the observer from engaging in that same behavior.
Generalized Imitation
- Generalized imitation refers to the tendency to imitate behaviors observed in models, regardless of whether those behaviors are reinforced or not.
Attentional Processes
- In Bandura's theory, attentional processes involve the observer actively focusing on critical aspects of the model's behavior and its outcomes, which is essential for effective learning.
Retentional Processes
- Retentional processes include methods that help observers recall modeled behaviors, such as mental notes or reminders about specific techniques (like a cooking student's observation of batter folding).
Motor Reproductive Processes
- These processes involve developing the physical skills necessary to replicate modeled behavior, emphasizing the role of practice in learning through observation.
Motivational Processes
- Motivational processes entail the observer's belief that performing a modeled behavior will lead to reinforcement, influencing their likelihood of engaging in that behavior.
Miller-Dollard Reinforcement Theory
- According to Miller and Dollard, observational learning functions as a type of operant learning, with changes in behavior arising from the consequences faced by the observer rather than the model.
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Explore the principles of observational learning as outlined in psychology. This quiz covers key concepts such as vicarious reinforcement, punishment, and the processes involved in learning through observation. Test your understanding of how social context influences behavior change.