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Who is a key figure in the development of social learning theory?
Who is a key figure in the development of social learning theory?
Social learning theory only focuses on learning through direct experience.
Social learning theory only focuses on learning through direct experience.
False (B)
Name one core component of social learning theory.
Name one core component of social learning theory.
Observation
Vicarious ________ occurs when a learner observes another being rewarded for a behavior.
Vicarious ________ occurs when a learner observes another being rewarded for a behavior.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects attention during the learning process?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects attention during the learning process?
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Match the type of modeling with its description:
Match the type of modeling with its description:
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Motivation in social learning theory can only be intrinsic.
Motivation in social learning theory can only be intrinsic.
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What is the role of self-evaluation in the reproduction stage of social learning?
What is the role of self-evaluation in the reproduction stage of social learning?
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What factor increases a learner's motivation to adopt a behavior from a model?
What factor increases a learner's motivation to adopt a behavior from a model?
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Self-efficacy has no impact on an individual’s performance in behaviors.
Self-efficacy has no impact on an individual’s performance in behaviors.
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What term is used for significant figures whose behavior the learner is likely to imitate?
What term is used for significant figures whose behavior the learner is likely to imitate?
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Children who observe _______ models are more prone to imitate aggressive behavior when witnessing reinforcement.
Children who observe _______ models are more prone to imitate aggressive behavior when witnessing reinforcement.
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Match the application of Social Learning Theory with its description:
Match the application of Social Learning Theory with its description:
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Which statement describes a limitation of social learning theory?
Which statement describes a limitation of social learning theory?
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Social Learning Theory accounts for all variability in human behavior.
Social Learning Theory accounts for all variability in human behavior.
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What can make it difficult to establish cause-and-effect relationships in observational learning?
What can make it difficult to establish cause-and-effect relationships in observational learning?
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Study Notes
Social Learning Theory: Key Concepts
- Social learning theory proposes that individuals learn by observing and imitating others, contrasting with behaviorism's focus on direct experience.
- Albert Bandura's work is central to understanding this psychological approach.
- The theory highlights the role of observing others and its impact on learning, involving processes like attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
Core Components of Social Learning Theory
- Observation: Learning occurs by watching others' actions and their consequences. Attention to the model's behavior is essential.
- Attention: Attractiveness, status, power of the model, and the learner's internal state (hunger) and environment (noise), influence attention.
- Retention: Mental encoding and storage of the observed behavior are crucial for later recall.
- Reproduction: The ability to physically replicate the observed behavior, involving physical skills and practice, is critical. Self-evaluation and feedback are important.
- Motivation: Learners need reasons to perform observed behaviors. Intrinsic (satisfaction) and extrinsic (rewards) motivation influence imitation. Anticipated consequences and direct reinforcement increase motivation.
Types of Modelling
- Live modelling: Observing a real person performing a behavior.
- Symbolic modelling: Observing a behavior indirectly, such as through media.
- Verbal modelling: Learning through descriptions of a behavior, like instructions.
Vicarious Reinforcement and Punishment
- Vicarious reinforcement: Observing someone rewarded for a behavior increases the learner's tendency to repeat it.
- Vicarious punishment: Observing someone punished for a behavior decreases the learner's likelihood of repeating it.
Key Concepts and Examples of Social Learning Theory
- Identification: Increased motivation to adopt a behavior from a model perceived as attractive, similar, or desirable. The stronger the identification, the greater the likelihood of imitation.
- Self-efficacy: Belief in one's ability to successfully perform a behavior. High self-efficacy correlates with success, while low self-efficacy hinders performance.
- Role Models: Significant figures whose behaviors are observed and imitated due to their desirability or appropriateness (celebrities, parents, teachers, fictional characters).
- Children observing aggression: Children observing aggressive models or characters are more likely to imitate aggressive behavior if they see reinforcement associated with it.
Applications of Social Learning Theory
- Parenting: Using modeling to teach positive behaviors, control aggression, and provide suitable role models for children.
- Education: Using role models and demonstrations to enhance learning effectiveness.
- Therapy: Changing behaviors through appropriate models, such as exposure therapy, allowing clients to observe others successfully cope with fears or anxieties.
- Aggressive behaviors/media influence: Understanding how exposure to violent media can increase aggressive behaviors.
Limitations of Social Learning Theory
- Doesn't fully explain innate behaviors.
- Primarily focuses on conscious behaviors, potentially underestimating unconscious thoughts and internal states.
- Difficulty establishing cause-and-effect relationships between observation and imitation, especially in complex situations. Lack of depth and comprehensiveness when fully explaining learning processes.
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Description
Explore the principles of Social Learning Theory, which posits that individuals learn by observing and imitating others. This quiz covers key figures like Albert Bandura and the core components such as observation, attention, and motivation.
