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Mod 30
Observational learning
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Observational Learning | Learning without direct experience, by watching and imitating others. |
| Albert Bandura | Bobo Doll Experiment |
| Albert Bandura Findings | Children who observe violence will behave violently |
| Vicarious Learning | We learn by watching others be reinforced or punished for their behavior/ This effect is stronger in role models we see as like ourselves |
| Mirror neurons | frontal lobe neurons that some scientists believe fire when we perform certain actions or observe another’s actions./ The brain’s mirroring of another’s action may enable imitation and empathy. |
| By 8-16 months | imitate gestures. |
| By 12 months | follow gaze |
| By 14 months, | children imitate acts modeled on TV. |
| Prosocial Modeling | Positive, constructive, helpful behavior/ People who exemplify nonviolent, helpful behavior can also prompt similar behavior in others. |
| Antisocial modeling | Helps us understand why abusive parents might have aggressive children. |