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Social learning theory (Evaluation (Support for SLT (Gee and Leith (2007)-…
Social learning theory
Suggests that we also learn by observing others (Bandura and Walters,1963)
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Observation
Aggressive behavior is learnt through observing and the imitating . Whereas Skinner claimed that learning takes place through direct reinforcement (operant conditioning)
Vicarious reinforcement (indirect)= Children learn about the consequences of agg behavior by watching children being reinforced or punished.
Mental representation
Bandura (1986) claimed that in order for SLT to take place the child must form mental representations of their social environment. The child must also form expentancies for future behaviour
If the reward from the behavior is greater than the punishment then the child is more likely to repeat
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Evaluation
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Support for SLT
Gee and Leith (2007)- studied ice hockey players by analysing penalty records from 200 games of NHL in North America.
They believed that players from North America were more likely to have been exposed to aggressive behaviour and were less likely to be punished for their actions in comparison to Europe players.
They found players from North America were more likely to be penalised for aggressive play compared to other countries
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Ethical issues= Doesnt protect parents from harm as the experiment is allowing children to behave aggressively so therefore it couldn't be replicated today