Albert Bandura - Social Learning Theory

Who developed the Social Learning Theory?

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

• Jean Piaget

• Sigmund Freud

What was the primary tool used in Bandura's experiments to study children's learning behavior?

• Bobo Doll

• Video Games

• Story Books

• Puzzle

What did children do after observing an adult model's aggressive behavior towards the Bobo Doll?

• They ignored the doll

• They played quietly

• They left the room

• They showed aggression

How did the presence of a model being punished affect the children's behavior?

• Decreased aggression

• No change

• Increased aggression

• Increased playfulness

What did Bandura conclude about children's behavior after watching a model through different media?

• Behavior varies greatly

• Children preferred live models

• Children were confused

• No significant difference in behavior

According to Bandura, what influences learning in a social setting?

• Direct instruction

• Consequences of behavior

• Independent study

• Observation alone

What does the term 'reciprocal determinism' refer to in Social Learning Theory?

• Learning is not influenced by behavior

• Environment influences cognition only

• Cognition, behavior, and environment influence each other

• Behavior influences environment only

What societal changes were suggested due to the findings of the Bobo Doll experiments?

• None of the above

• More parental supervision

• Ban on violence in films and games

• Increase in educational funding

Which factor was NOT listed as a key tenet of Social Learning Theory?

• Learning can happen without an observable change in behavior

• Learning requires direct reinforcement

• Learning can occur by observing behavior and its consequences

• Cognition, behavior, and environment are interrelated

What did Bandura say about the images of reality we base our actions on?

• They are always accurate

• They are often based on vicarious experiences

• They are based on scientific facts

• They are based on direct experiences