Learning Learning is when you learn something Part ONE Learning Observational Learning Monkey see monkey do Learning Observational Learning Observational Learning Learning a new behavior by watching a model perform ID: 799591
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AP Psychology: Unit VI
Psychology:Learning
Learning is when you learn something…?
Slide2Part ONE
Learning: Observational Learning
Monkey see, monkey do…
Slide3Learning
: Observational LearningObservational LearningLearning a new behavior by watching a model perform that behaviorInvolves being conditioned indirectly by virtue of observing others
Begins very early in lifeAlbert BanduraSocial Learning Theory
Examines the impact of a model on its subjects
Slide4Learning
: Observational LearningMirror NeuronsFrontal lobe neurons that fire when performing certain actions or when observing another doing soThe brain’s mirroring of another’s action may enable imitation, language learning and empathy Aid in observational learning
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/mirror-neurons.html
Slide5Learning
: Observational LearningBobo Doll Study (Albert Bandura, 1961)Indicated that individuals (children) learn through the imitation of others who receive rewards and punishmentsChildren watched an adult model show aggressive behavior toward a Bobo doll
Three experimental conditionsThe model was praisedThe model was punishedThe model received no consequences for the aggressive behaviorResults?
Slide6Slide7Learning
: Observational LearningFour Basic Processes in O.L.AttentionMust pay attention to a model’s behavior & its consequences
RetentionMust store a mental representationReproductionMust convert stored mental image into overt behaviorNot always an easy task
MotivationMust believe that behavior is likely to pay off