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Social Learning Theory: Bandura’s Bobo Beatdown Experiments

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Social learning theory by Albert Bandura

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The social learning theory was introduced by the psychologist Albert Bandura who proposed that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling.

The social learning theory is influenced by factors such as attention, motivation, attitudes, and emotions. The theory accounts for the interaction of environmental and cognitive elements that affect how people learn.

The theory suggests that learning occurs because people observe the consequences of other people's behaviors.

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There are three core concepts at the heart of social learning theory.

First is the idea that people can learn through observation.

Next is the notion that internal mental states are an essential part of this process.

Finally, this theory recognizes that just because something has been learned, it does not mean that it will result in a change in behavior.

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Bandura demonstrated that children learn and imitate behaviors they have observed in other people.

Bandura identified three basic models of observational learning:

A live model involves an actual individual demonstrating or acting out a behavior.

A symbolic model involves real or fictional characters displaying behaviors in books, films, television programs, or online media.

A verbal instructional model involves descriptions and explanations of a behavior.

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Bandura realized that reinforcement does not always come from outside sources.

He described intrinsic reinforcement as a form of internal rewards, such as pride, satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment.

This emphasis on internal thoughts and cognitions helps connect learning theories to cognitive developmental theories.

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Learning Does Not Necessarily Lead to Change

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Learning Does Not Necessarily Lead to Change

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In many cases, learning can be seen immediately when the new behavior is displayed.

But sometimes, we are able to learn things even though that learning might not be immediately obvious.

Observational learning demonstrates that people can learn new information without demonstrating new behaviors.

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The following steps are involved in the observational learning and modeling process:

Attention: Anything that distracts your attention is going to have a negative effect on observational learning.

Retention: The ability to store information is also an essential part of the learning process.

Reproduction: Once you have paid attention to the model and retained the information, it is time to actually perform the behavior you observed.

Motivation: Finally, for observational learning to be successful, you have to be motivated to imitate the behavior that has been modeled.

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MSEd, K. C. (2024, 16 julio). How social learning theory works. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/social-learning-theory-2795074

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To sum up, by understanding how social learning theory works, you can gain a greater appreciation for the powerful role that observation plays in shaping the things we know and the things we do.