Social Learning Theory – Albert Bandura

What is the main focus of Social Learning Theory according to Albert Bandura?

• Learning occurs through punishment and reward

• Learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling

• Learning occurs only through direct reinforcement

• Learning occurs through memorization

Observational Learning is when people can learn new behaviors by ________ others.

• watching

• ignoring

• punishing

• avoiding

Which key concept of Social Learning Theory involves copying behaviors of others, especially those perceived as successful or authoritative?

• Observational Learning

• Modeling

• Reciprocal Determinism

• Self-Efficacy

Reciprocal Determinism refers to the interaction of which three factors?

• Behavior, environment, and personal/cognitive factors

• Behavior, genetics, and culture

• Environment, peers, and media

• Motivation, learning, and success

Self-Efficacy is the belief in one's ability to ________, which affects motivation and learning.

• succeed

• complain

• ignore

• hesitate

What was the main finding of the Bobo Doll experiment conducted by Bandura in 1961?

• Children ignored aggressive behavior

• Children who observed aggressive behavior were more likely to act aggressively themselves

• Children became more passive

• Children learned to avoid dolls

Which of the following is an application of Social Learning Theory to development?

• Explains how children acquire social behaviors, moral reasoning, and coping strategies

• Explains how children learn mathematics

• Explains the development of language

• Explains physical growth

Social Learning Theory highlights the role of media, peers, and role models in shaping behavior.

• True

• False