Question

1. what is observational learning?
2. describe modeling the difference between vicarious learning and vicarious reinforcement.
3. explain the idea of cognitive learning? why is conditioning alone, not the only explanation for our behavior?
4. sample question: learning that is not demonstrated at the time it occurs is called?

a. conceptualization learning
b. social learning
c. latent learning
d. insight learning
e. cognitive learning

1. explain the significance of albert bandura’s bobo doll experiment. what did he discover about children and observational learning?
2. explain bandura’s social learning theory
3. sample observational learning question: what did albert bandura’s bobo doll experiments demonstrate?

a. children are likely to imitate the behavior of adults
b. there may be a negative correlation between televised violence and

Explanation:

1. Observational learning is learning by observing others' behavior and its consequences.
2. Vicarious learning is the process of learning through observing others, while vicarious reinforcement is the strengthening of a behavior through observing the positive consequences for others who perform the behavior.
3. Cognitive learning involves mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem - solving. Conditioning alone doesn't account for complex thought processes and the ability to learn without direct reinforcement, such as latent learning.
4. Latent learning is learning that occurs but is not immediately demonstrated. So the answer is c.
5. Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment was significant as it demonstrated that children can learn aggressive behaviors through observational learning. He found that children were likely to imitate the aggressive actions of adults they observed.
6. Bandura's Social Learning Theory posits that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling. It also emphasizes the role of cognitive factors in learning, such as attention, memory, and motivation.
7. Bandura's bobo doll experiments demonstrated that children are likely to imitate the behavior of adults. So the answer is a.

Answer:

1. Observational learning is learning by observing others' behavior and its consequences.
2. Vicarious learning is learning through observation; vicarious reinforcement is strengthening behavior by observing others' positive consequences.
3. Cognitive learning involves mental processes. Conditioning alone can't explain complex thoughts and non - directly reinforced learning.
4. c. Latent learning
5. It showed children can learn aggressive behaviors through observation. He found children imitate adult aggression.
6. It says learning occurs via observation, imitation, and modeling, with cognitive factors like attention, memory, and motivation.
7. a. Children are likely to imitate the behavior of adults