Assumption

Question 1

SLT

Answer 1

Rests on the idea of observational learning:

that learning occurs through the observation and imitation
of behaviour performed by role models.

Question 2

SLT differs from behaviourist approach

Answer 2

SLT recognises the importance of cognitive processes

and rejects the notion that learning is purely the outcome of a stimulus-response loop.

Question 3

Identification

Answer 3

involves associating with the qualities, characteristics and views of role models, to become more like that person.

Question 4

Evidence for identification

Answer 4

There is evidence, from Shutts et al (2010), to suggest that for children, the age and gender similarity to models is an important determinant of imitation.