Social Learning and Cognitive Theories

Questions and Answers

What does social learning theory emphasize?

Learning through trial and error

Learning through reading books

Learning through teaching others

Learning through observation of others (correct)

How does social cognitive theory examine learning?

It examines the processes involved as people learn from observing others and gradually acquire control over their own behavior.

What does the term 'learning' refer to in the social cognitive definition?

A change in mental structures that creates the capacity to demonstrate different behaviors.

What is modeling in social cognitive theory?

The tendency of individuals to imitate the behaviors they observe in others. Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive modeling?

Where teachers deliberately model strategies they want students to use. Signup and view all the answers

What is vicarious learning?

We watch others and adjust our own behavior based on what happens to them. Signup and view all the answers

What is vicarious reinforcement?

Increasing the chances that we will repeat a behavior by observing another person being reinforced for that behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does inhibition mean in social cognitive theory?

A self-imposed restriction on one's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ripple effect?

'Contagious' spreading of behaviors through imitation. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-regulation or self-management?

Use of behavioral learning principles to change your own behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive behavior modification refer to?

The modification of overt behavior through the manipulation of covert thought processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

A person's sense of being able to deal effectively with a particular task. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-modeling?

Behavioral changes result from people observing and reflecting on their own behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-instruction?

Talking oneself through the steps of a task. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emphasizes learning through observation of others, highlighting the role of social influence in behavior acquisition.

Examines processes involved in learning from observation, focusing on behavior control over time.

Learning

Defined as a change in mental structures, enabling individuals to demonstrate new behaviors.

Modeling

Individuals imitate behaviors observed in others, often influenced by popular figures (e.g., sports icons).

Cognitive Modeling

Teachers intentionally demonstrate strategies they wish students to adopt, facilitating effective learning.

Vicarious Learning

Involves adjusting one’s behavior based on the outcomes of others’ actions observed by an individual.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Observing another person being rewarded for a behavior increases the likelihood of imitating that behavior.

Inhibition

Refers to an individual’s self-imposed restriction on certain behaviors.

Ripple Effect

Describes the "contagious" spread of behaviors within a social group through imitation.

Self-Regulation

Involves applying behavioral learning principles to regulate and modify one's own behaviors.

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Focuses on altering overt behaviors by manipulating underlying thought processes, such as enhancing reading skills via metacognitive strategies.

Self-Efficacy

Represents an individual's belief in their ability to effectively handle specific tasks.

Self-Modeling

Results in behavior changes through the observation and reflection of one’s own actions, such as reviewing recorded performances.

Self-Instruction

Involves guiding oneself through task steps via internal dialogue to enhance performance.

Description

Test your knowledge on Social Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. This quiz covers key concepts such as modeling, vicarious learning, and the impact of observation on behavior acquisition. Explore how individuals learn through the experiences of others and the mechanisms behind this process.