What is Social Learning Theory
To understand social behaviour by focusing on how individuals imitate the actions of others to model their own behaviour
What is the behaviourist approach
Suggests all behaviour is learnt
Strength of Area
PA + low demand characteristics
Weakness of Area
Only use children - ethics
Small sample
Kohlberg Pre- conventional stages
1) Punishment + Obedience = obey rule to avoid punishment
2) Instrumental - Relativist = conform to obtain rewards
Kohlberg Conventional stages
3) Good boy/girl = conform to avoid disproval + dislike by others
4) Law and order = conform to avoid censure by legitimate authorities and resultant guilt
Kohlberg’s Post Conventional Stages
5) Social Contract = conform to maintain respect of impartial spectator judging (personal values)
6) Universal Ethical Principles = conform to avoid self condemnation (more important than laws)