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What is social learning theory?
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We learn behaviour by observing and imitating others, especially role models.
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What are the four steps of modelling?
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Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation (ARRM).
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What is vicarious reinforcement?
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Learning to expect a reward by seeing someone else rewarded for a behaviour.
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What is a role model?
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A person whose behaviour we observe and are likely to imitate, often high-status or similar to us.
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When do we imitate a model most?
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When we identify with them — similar, admired or high-status people.
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How does SLT improve on plain conditioning?
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It adds mental steps (attention, memory, motivation) between stimulus and response.
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Give an example of social learning.
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A child copying a parent's phrases, or a teen imitating an admired influencer.
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One strength of social learning theory?
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Explains language, aggression, gender roles and media effects, with observational evidence.
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One limitation of social learning theory?
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It can't fully predict who imitates and may underplay biology and choice.
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Which concept does it link to?
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Causality — observing a model can cause new behaviour.
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