Ch. 6.2 - Observational Learning

Question 1

Latent learning (2)

Answer 1

• learning that’s not expressed until the organisms response is reinforced
• Edward Tolman demonstrated latent learning in rats in mazes

Question 2

Observational learning (2)

Answer 2

• involves changes in behaviour and knowledge that result from watching others
• Albert Bandura’s “Bobo doll” experiment

Question 3

Social learning theory is dependent on (4)

Answer 3

-attention, memory, motor reproduction, motivation

Question 4

Imitation (2)

Answer 4

• recreating a motor behaviour or expression, often to accomplish a specific goal
• humans over-imitate other humans compared to chimps

Question 5

Mirror neurones (2)

Answer 5

• cells that fire both when performing an action, as well as when observing an action from another individual
• respond to what’s happening as well as why

Question 6

How can media affect behaviour (3)

Answer 6

• media influencers what’s viewed as normal
• positive correlation between exposure to violent media and aggressive thoughts and behaviour (correlation doesn’t equal causation)
• desensitization