Psychology 2062A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory, Social Cognitive Theory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2062A/B
• Professor: Stephanie Kelly

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11 social cognitive views of learning and motivation: social learning theory: an early theory by albert bandura that emphasizes learning through observation of others. Children are more likely to imitate the actions of other who seem competent, powerful, prestigious, and enthusiastic (such as parents, super heroes, older siblings). Having models like yourself shows you how a person like you is supposed to behave. For example, observing what kind of language is appropriate to use: changing inhibitions: students who see another student misbehave and get away with it they may learn that that behaviour is okay and they will do it too. Peers modeling behaviours is especially effective for teaching new behaviours and skills: arousing emotions: sometimes we develop emotional reactions to situations we have never experienced. For example, being scared of going on a swing after seeing a friend fall off and break their arm: self-efficacy: a person"s sense of being able to deal effectively with a particular task.