Controls in Bandura et al

Why was a pre-test for aggression conducted before the experiment?

• To eliminate aggressive children from the study

• To ensure each group had an equal mix of naturally aggressive and non-aggressive children

• To encourage aggression in children before observing them

• To test whether boys were naturally more aggressive than girls

Why were children placed into three separate groups (aggressive model, non-aggressive model, control group)?

• To compare how different types of models influence behavior

• To make sure all children learned aggression

• To remove naturally aggressive children from the study

• To ensure every child watched all three conditions

How did Bandura ensure that all children were exposed to the model for the same amount of time?

• The model interacted with the Bobo doll for exactly 10 minutes

• The model was placed in the room for 5 minutes in every condition

• The model engaged in standardized behaviors for exactly 10 minutes

• The model stayed in the room until the child imitated the behavior

Why was the study conducted in a controlled laboratory setting instead of a natural environment?

• So Bandura could increase ecological validity

• To allow precise control over extraneous variables

• To make the experiment feel more realistic for the children

• To ensure children were familiar with the setting

Why were the same toys used in each condition during the final observation stage?

• To make sure all children had the same opportunity to show aggression

• To make the playroom more exciting for the children

• To test whether different toys influenced aggression

• To trick the children into thinking they were in a different environment

What was the purpose of using a one-way mirror for observation?

• To allow researchers to watch without the children knowing they were being observed

• To help children feel comfortable in the environment

• To prevent parents from interfering with the study

• To ensure the children could see the observers at all times

How did Bandura ensure reliability in recording aggression?

• The same researcher observed all children

• Two independent observers recorded the behaviors, then compared their results

• The children were asked to report their own aggression levels

• The teachers were asked to rate aggression levels after the study

What was the reason for frustrating the children before the final observation stage?

• To see if frustration would increase aggression levels

• To test how quickly children calmed down

• To ensure that aggressive behavior was more likely to be displayed if it had been learned

• To make the study more enjoyable for participants

Why was a standardized script used for the aggressive model?

• To ensure that all children in the aggressive condition observed the same behaviours

• To allow the model to act naturally

• To let the model decide how to behave

• To make the experiment feel more like real life

What was the primary dependent variable measured in the study?

• Whether the children enjoyed playing with the Bobo doll

• The level of aggression displayed by the children after exposure to the model

• How long children spent playing with non-aggressive toys

• Whether children spoke to the researchers after the experiment