PSY 100 1st Edition Lecture 19Outline of Last Lecture XXII. Learning: Operant ConditioningA. Classical versus operant conditioningB. Positive reinforcementC. Negative reinforcementD. Positive punishmentE. Negative punishmentOutline of Current LectureXXIII. Learning: Observational (Social) LearningCurrent LectureXXIII. Learning: Observational (Social) LearningSocial learning: reaction to shortcomings of behaviorismWhy did social learning gain popularity?1. Ignored motivation, thought and cognition2. Based on animal research3. Social dimensions were ignoredTheory of mind: “I can place myself in your shoes an simulate your experiences and know if would be different than being in my own mind.”Social learning theory: we can observe others and learn from them. Observation = learningSocial cognitive theory: looks at the mechanisms of how observation equals learning.Social influences + thoughts + self efficacy = behaviorThe Bobo Doll Bandura experiment: kids watched adults treat dolls and would mimic and then extend that behavior. The kids were not told whether the behavior was “right” or “wrong” there was no punishment or reinforcement.We are more likely to model:1. Power: who is most influential in a dynamic and how do they act Ex: children look up to parents, clique to queen “queen bee”These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.2. Perception of similarity: when you feel more similar more likely to model behaviorEx: in high school how jocks act versus how theater kids act3. Unfamiliar situation: takes time to get into habit, when out of our comfort zones we look to others to know what to doBehaviors modeled:Antisocial behavior: for example violence in televisionProsocial behavior: MLK jrNote: be mindful of your
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