Social Learning Theory.

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Social Learning Theory.
A way of explaining behaviour that includes both direct and indirect reinforcement, combing learning theory withthe role of cognitive factors.
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Imitation.
Copying the behavior of others
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Identification.
when an observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like the role model.
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Modelling.
from the observers perspective, modelling is imitating the behaviour of a role model. from the role model's perspective, modelling is the precise demonstartion of a specific behaviour that may be imitated by an observer.
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Vicarious Reinforcement.
Reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour. this is a key factor in imitation.
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Mediational Processes
Cognitive factors (ie thinking) that influence learning and come between stimulus and response.
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Copying the behavior of others

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when an observer associates themselves with a role model and wants to be like the role model.

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from the observers perspective, modelling is imitating the behaviour of a role model. from the role model's perspective, modelling is the precise demonstartion of a specific behaviour that may be imitated by an observer.

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Reinforcement which is not directly experienced but occurs through observing someone else being reinforced for a behaviour. this is a key factor in imitation.

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