Bandura -Aggression Introduction

What year was Bandura et al.'s study published?

• 1955

• 1961

• 1965

• 1970

What is the main focus of Bandura's research?

• Emotional intelligence and personality traits.

• Cognitive development and memory retention.

• Behavioral conditioning and reinforcement schedules.

• Social learning theory and observational learning.

How do children typically learn behaviors according to Bandura?

• Children learn behaviors by mimicking animals.

• Children learn behaviors through observational learning.

• Children learn behaviors through trial and error.

• Children learn behaviors by direct instruction only.

What role does the immediate social setting play in a child's behavior?

• The immediate social setting only affects adults, not children.

• The immediate social setting significantly shapes a child's behavior through social interactions, modeling, and environmental influences.

• The immediate social setting has no impact on a child's behavior.

• Children's behavior is solely determined by genetics.

What is meant by 'imitation of aggressive models'?

• Learning from passive models of behavior.

• It means mimicking aggressive behaviors observed in role models.

• Avoiding any form of aggression in behavior.

• Copying peaceful behaviors from role models.

What is one potential outcome of observing aggressive behavior?

• Improved cooperation among peers.

• Increased understanding of emotions.

• Enhanced communication skills.

• Increased conflict or hostility in social interactions.

How might a child reproduce a new behavior independently?

• A child can reproduce a new behavior independently by observing, practicing, and refining through feedback.

• A child can reproduce a new behavior by randomly trying different actions.

• A child can only reproduce a new behavior if prompted by an adult.

• A child can reproduce a new behavior by ignoring others' actions.

What does it mean for a behavior to generalize to new settings?

• It indicates the behavior is only learned in isolation.

• It means the behavior can be applied in different environments or situations beyond where it was originally learned.

• It means the behavior is only effective in the original setting.

• It refers to the behavior being forgotten over time.

What was Bandura's interest in the context of social learning?

• Bandura's interest was in how social learning occurs through observation and imitation.

• Bandura studied the impact of group dynamics on individual learning.

• Bandura was interested in the role of genetics in behavior.

• Bandura focused on the effects of reinforcement in learning.

What is the significance of the study's findings on aggression?

• The findings suggest that aggression is solely genetic.

• The study indicates that aggression has no impact on social behavior.

• The results show that aggression is always a positive trait.

• The findings provide insights into the causes of aggression, aiding in the development of effective interventions.