Bandura agreed with behaviourists that much of our behaviour is learned from experience. However, the social learning theory proposed a different way in which people could learn through observation and imitation of others within a social context.
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Modelling
In order for social learning to take place, someone must carry out, or model, the behaviour or attitude to be learned. Individuals that perform this behaviour are referred to as models.
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Modelling
The characteristics of the model
The observer's perceived ability to perform that behaviour
The observed consequences of that behaviour
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Identification
Research suggests that children are more likely to learn from models that are similar to them, particularly same-sex models.
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Vicarious reinforcement
Individuals learn about the likely consequences of an action and adjust their subsequent behaviour accordingly.
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In order for social learning to take place, someone must carry out, or model, the behaviour or attitude to be learned. Individuals that perform this behaviour are referred to as models.
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Modelling
Card 3
Front
The characteristics of the model
The observer's perceived ability to perform that behaviour
The observed consequences of that behaviour
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Card 4
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Research suggests that children are more likely to learn from models that are similar to them, particularly same-sex models.
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Card 5
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Individuals learn about the likely consequences of an action and adjust their subsequent behaviour accordingly.
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