Social+Learning+Theory

= Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies. =
 * ===Social Learning Theory (Theorist: Albert Bandura)===
 * **A.R.R.M. **
 * **__Attention:__** Paying attention to the model.
 * __**Retention:**__ Retain the behavior of the model that was observed.
 * **__Reproduction:__** Replicate the behavior of the learning model.
 * **__Motivation:__** Learners must want to display what they have learnt from the learning model.


 * **Factors influencing SLT:**
 * Consistency.
 * The model must act in a consistent way across situations.
 * Relevance/Appropriateness.
 * Behaviours are more likely to be learnt if relevant and socially appropriate to the learner.
 * Powerfulness.
 * Models with more power and control are more likely to be learnt from.
 * Identification.
 * The ability of the learner to identify with the model, e.g. age, gender.
 * Reward.
 * If the model was rewarded, the learner is more likely to learn from the model.
 * If the learner is rewarded, they will more likely repeat the behaviour that was learnt.
 * Friendliness.
 * Friendly models are more likely to be imitated.
 * __**Albert Bandura – Bobo Doll Experiment (SLT): **__
 * **A**im: Demonstrate that learning can occur through observation of role models.
 * **M**ethod:Lab experiment.
 * **P**rocedure: 36 boys and 36 girls from age 3 to 6 were divided into groups according to their aggression evaluation from their parents and teachers. Group 1 was exposed to adult models who showed aggression by beating up a Bobo Doll. Models were of both genders. Group 2 observed an adult model who displayed no aggression. Models were of both genders. Group 3 was a controlled group who did not see any model. (Control). The children were then placed into the room with a Bobo doll after 10 minutes of watching the model.
 * **R**esults: Children who observed the aggressive model showed significantly more aggression both physically and verbally. Boys were more likely to imitate physical aggression. Girls were more likely to imitate verbal aggression.
 * **C**onclusion: Social learning theory was demonstrated in the study because the children showed signs of observational learning.