...There are several guiding principles behind observational learning, or social learning theory: The observer will imitate the model’s behavior if the model possesses characteristics– things such as talent, intelligence, power, good looks, or popularity–that the observer finds attractive or desirable. The observer will react to the way the model is treated and mimic the model’s behavior. When the model’s behavior is rewarded, the observer is more likely to reproduce the rewarded behavior. When the model is punished, an example of vicarious punishment, the observer is less likely to reproduce the same behavior. A distinction exists between an observer’s “acquiring” a behavior and “performing” a behavior. Through observation, the observer can acquire the behavior without performing it. The observer may then later, in situations where there is an incentive to do so, display the behavior. Learning by observation involves four separate processes: attention, retention, production and motivation. Attention: Observers cannot learn unless they pay attention to what’s happening around them. This process is influenced by characteristics of the model, such as how much one likes or identifies with the model, and by characteristics of the observer, such as the observer’s expectations or level of emotional arousal. Retention: Observers must not only recognize the observed behavior but also remember it at some later time. This process depends on the observer’s...
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...In this context, consider the role of observational and social learning, and what role they are modeling. Make sure that you primarily address psychological rather than sociological aspects of being a role model. Sport has always been a fundamental principle of Australian Society. The social and cultural roles of sport have provided Australians with unity as well as a sense of patriotism. Our interest in sport has not only contributed to expanding our “national consciousness” but was also a factor towards federation in 1901 (Cashman, 2003). Currently, almost 70 per cent of Australians engage in some form of sporting activity every week (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2012) and through this our passion towards sport has even extended to an elite level. Within Australia there is a considerably large football culture, where “thousands of Australians descend on football stadiums” to support their respective teams (Australian Government, 2008). Of these codes the most “loyal and dedicated fans” are those devoted to Australian Rules Football (AFL) (Australian Government, 2008) and their devotion also spreads to those who play it. Due to the physical and social benefits that sport has on young Australians, the negative consequences which may arise due to them idolizing sports men and women, are quite often overlooked. In most cases, young boys view sportsmen such as AFL players as role models where these young boys imitate the behavior of the AFL player. A role model can be...
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...experiment was observations by children of adults being aggressive with a doll. In turn, the children were observed being aggressive with the doll also. Bandura’s Social Learning Theory identifies three basic models of observational learning. The first model is a live model which is a person performing an observable behavior. A second model is a verbal model which is behaviors described and explained by a person. The third model is a symbolic model which shows humans or fake beings performing certain behaviors in T.V programs, movies, books or online. (Cherry). Observational learning is not always an effective observation due to the many people involved. This theory involves both the model and the learner (Cherry). The Social Learning Theory has four components: paying attention, retaining information or impressions, producing behaviors, and being motivated to repeat the behaviors observed (Woolfolk). In this model, the learner must be able to remain attentive to the behavior, understand what the behavior is, be able to create the behavior themselves, and also be motivated enough to do this. Students should be provided with access to models of what skills/behaviors they are expected to learn. Teachers are responsible for modeling the behaviors...
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... Los Angeles, showed that a child’s “peer environment can shape how race is processed in the brain” (Telzer et al. 240). It is a well-known fact that people like to fit in with their peers; however, in the case of examining the root causes of prejudice, it also leaves them vulnerable to acquiring that same bias. Although acquiring prejudice is on one end of the issue, it does not fully show whether or not it would lead one to act on that prejudice; the action of doing so labeled discrimination; however, thanks to the Bobo Doll Experiment led by Albert Bandura, a psychologist who works at Stanford University, it becomes evident that it is just as easy to cause aggression as “children learn social behavior such as aggression through observational learning - through watching the behavior of another person” (McLeod, “Bobo Doll Experiment”). In other words, it is vital to understand that the environment has a strong impact on another’s beliefs and how they act on them. Unsurprisingly, the strongest catalyst of prejudice rooted is through first-hand experiences. One of the most conspicuous results of experiencing something negative is how one’s mentality in general can be impacted. This spreads beyond the realm of prejudice and leaks into more sensitive topics such as domestic abuse or child neglect: for example, it is understandable to hear that “[a] girl whose father abandoned her and her mother may form a belief that men cannot be trusted” (“How our past experiences” 2). Within...
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...RUNNING HEAD: Observational Observational Learning: More then Trial-and-Error Calvin Smith, Jr. Middlesex County College PSY-123 3/6/2012 Introduction Observational: based on observation or experience. Merriam-Webster (2012) Learning: A systematic, relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs through experience. King, L. A. (2010). But what is Observational Learning? According to Albert Bandura, observational learning, also called imitation or modeling, is learning that occurs when a person observes and imitates behavior. King, L. A. (2010). This process, in theory, simplifies learning and eliminates the potentially hazardous and tedious trial-and-error periods in other forms of learning. I have found this to be very true in my own life in the constant teachings of my 8-year-old son. Summary of Theory Bandura’s Model of Observational Learning applies 4 elements to effectively achieve learning; Attention, Retention, Motor Reproduction and Reinforcement. The belief here is that through these elements a person can essentially be given the experience step by step and hence learn from observing someone else’s actions and advice. The first process that must occur is attention. In order for a person to be able to imitate an action they must attend to what the model is saying or doing. For example, if you attend a cooking class and find yourself texting through the beginning instructions you are likely to miss...
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...I’ve always found Bandura’s Bobo doll study one of the more interesting studies in psychology. The study measures aggression through observational learning. I agreed with Bandura’s hypothesis that the kids would imitate the behaviors of the adult models. It turns out that this hypothesis was supported by the results of the experiment. I believe that behaviors are learned a lot from modeling. There could be a genetic predisposition to act a specific way. For example, some people could act more aggressive than others because of their inheritance. Learning from observing and modeling is more likely to shape somebody, especially at a young age. Modeling is also a proven helpful way for children with disabilities to learn. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, watch models and videos of others...
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...learning theory proposed that learning can also occur simply by observing the actions of others. His theory added a social element, arguing that people can learn new information and behaviors by watching other people. Known as observational learning (or modeling) this type of learning can be used to explain a wide variety of behaviors. People learn through observing others behavior , attitudes and outcomes of those behaviors. Social Learning Theory explains human beahvior in terms of continuous reciprocal interaction between cognitive , behavioral and environmental influences. Necessary conditions for effective modelling are: ATTENTION: various factors increases or decreases the amount of attention paid. In order to learn, you need to be paying attention. Anything that distracts your attention is going to have a negative effect on observational learning. If the model interesting or there is a novel aspect to the situation, you are far more likely to dedicate your full attention to learning. RETENTION: remembering what you paid attention to. Includes symbolic coding , mental images etc The ability to store information is also an important part of the learning process. Retention can be affected by a number of factors, but the ability to pull up information later and act on it is vital to observational learning. REPRODUCTION: reproducing the image . Including physical capabilities . Once you have paid attention to the model and retained the...
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...* From the first e-Activity, contrast the advantages and disadvantages of just-in-time learning. Evaluate whether or not this is a valid and worthwhile investment to help increase the productivity within an organization. Describe your personal experience(s) with just-in-time learning. After reviewing Head First Labs I realized many advantages to Just-in-time learning. One advantage especially in the changing workplace today is the information is learned and retained, as you need it. The learned material is applied to real live situations and not just taught in a classroom setting. The individual is getting to learn as well as apply the information they learned. Continuous or life long learning is becoming the mantra of the knowledge age worker (O’Driscoll, 1999; Rose & Nicholl, 1997). In todays workplace employers are changing the responsibilities of their employees because of the technological advances. Individuals can no longer rely on a degree they earned several years ago or a training class they attended last month. Instead, individuals are increasingly expected to assume responsibility for their own learning. Just in time learning is also beneficial because it calls for redundancy, and provides the controversial learning style that is necessary in order to retain the information and preform at a high level. I believe just in time learning increases productivity because innovation in learning drives workforce productivity. With continuous on the job learning individuals...
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...related to a problem | Answer | Data | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question Facts and figures that have already been recorded before the project at hand | Answer | Secondary data | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question Facts and figures that are newly collected for the project | Answer | Primary data | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question Facts and figures obtained by watching, either mechanically or in person, how people actually behave | Answer | Observational data | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question Facts and figures obtained by asking people about their attitudes, awareness, intentions, and behaviors | Answer | Questionnaire data | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question The use of computer networks that can store and process data | Answer | Information technology | | Add Question Here | | Fill in the Blank | 1 points | Modify Remove | | Question The extraction of hidden predictive information from large databases to find statistical links between consumer purchasing patterns and marketing actions |...
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...Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology EARIST Manila Campus Nagtahan, Sampaloc Manila College of Public Administration and Criminology THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF WORKING STUDENTS IN EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (EARIST) SY: 2014-2015 A Thesis presented to: Prof. Cinderella U. Reginio Eulogio ‘’Amang’’ Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology EARIST Manila Campus Nagtahan, Sampaloc Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for Technical Writing Presented By: Group 2 Students of Bachelor of Science in Public Administration II-3 1. Aplacador, Rose Jane E. 2. Bayanay, Madel G. 3. Buce, Sheena M. 4. Cuenta, Robby Mae L. 5. Dizon, Gelly S. 6. Lachica, Donnalyn B. 7. Manalo, Jollibe C. 8. Ola, Reynier O. 9. Paguinto, Katherine T. 10. Patal, Einiel L. 11. Patlonag, Marryrose R. 12. Perante, John Rey Danniel N. 13. Prado, Daisy N. 14. Soriano, Aldrin S. 15. Trongco, Florante C. September 2015 Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology EARIST Manila Campus Nagtahan, Sampaloc Manila College of Public Administration and Criminology APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Technical Writing, this thesis entitled The Academic Performance of Working Students in Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science And Technology (EARIST) SY: 2014-2015, has been prepared and submitted by PA...
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...RESEARCH: CYBERBULLYING Members: Tapay,Daniel Breyton Reyes,Clark Lloveras,Marielle Sangalang,Maica Nchama,Julian Miguel Chapter I: Introduction According to Belsey (2004) "cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group that is intended to harm others" (Belsey, 2004). In 2006, the National Crime Prevention Council worked with Harris Interactive Inc., to create a study on cyberbullying. The study found that 43% of the 824 middle school and high school-aged students surveyed in the United States had been cyberbullied in the past year (cited in Moessner, 2007). The Pew Internet and American Life Project on cyberbullying conducted a similar study in 2006 which found that one out of three teens have experienced online harassment (cited in Lenhart, 2007). Pew also found that the most prevalent form of cyberbullying was making private information public; which included e-mails, text messages, and pictures (cited in Lenhart, 2007). The findings ofthe Pew research also indicated that girls are more likely to be part of cyberbullying than boys. Older girls, between the ages of 15 and 17, are the most likely to be involved in some form of cyberbullying, with 41 % of those surveyed indicating that they have been involved in some type of cyberbuUying (cited in Lenhart, 2007). Cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying due to the anonymity that the ...
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...Outline and evaluate one or more social psychological theory of aggression. (24 mark) Aggression is defined as behaviour that is intended to harm or injure, this is directed towards another living being and can include physical injury. There are two approaches to aggression that I will be discussing in this essay, social learning theory and deinidividuation. Social Learning Theory (SLT) is defined as learning behaviour that is controlled by environmental influences rather than innate or internal forces. The behaviour shown by individuals during this theory of aggression is often referred to as modelling or observational learning; this is a form of vicarious experience. It is believed that humans are not born as aggressive individuals so the acts of aggression can only be acquired through direct experience and the observation of others. The behaviourists’ explanation emphasises on reinforcement. This is when certain behaviour is rewarded, encouraging it to be repeated and learned. Aggression that is associated with a reward is likely to be learned. Bandura et al (The Bobo doll) tested this theory of aggression and found that children who observed a model behaving aggressively towards a doll were likely to carry out the same behaviour when allowed to interact with the doll. His findings found that when left alone with the doll children would even improvise their own aggressive actions towards the doll. This behaviour was more commonly shown when the adult’s aggressive behaviour...
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...students thinking abilities. Observation Analysis Introduction I observed the classroom of Mrs. Alicia Freeman. Mrs. Freeman is an 11th grade chemistry teacher at Carver High School. She teaches chemistry to six different classes daily. Her classroom is located in a technology classroom but the students gathered in the science laboratory classroom to complete their weekly laboratory assignment. Which educational theories were employed? The educational theories employed in her classroom are Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Lev Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory. The Social Learning Theory, also called Observational Learning “occurs when an observer's behavior changes after viewing a behavioral model. An observer's behavior can be affected by the positive or negative consequences called vicarious reinforcement or vicarious punishment - of a model's behavior” (Educational Theories, October 2012). The Social Learning Theory entails three parts, attention, retention, and reproduction. Attention occurs when the child needs to pay attention to the learning. Retention is the child’s ability to store the information and pull it up later....
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...Running Head: EMPATHY AND SOCIAL LEARNING Developing Empathy: Nurturing Through Social Learning Abstract This paper explores the Social Learning Theory and how prosocial behavior, specifically empathy, is cultured through observation, modeling and imitation. Empathy is defined through a review of Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment, Jeremy Sloan’s article on developing empathy and the impact it has on animals in our world, and an assessment of empathy in future criminal justice professionals. All provide evidence and data to support the finding that adults have lasting influence on children and how ones behavior is formed. Empathy is a vital trait and it’s a primary requisite for successfully managing daily experiences. Key words: Empathy, Modeling, Social Learning, and Development Introduction The development of empathy allows us the innate ability to relate to another’s experiences, motives and feelings. It is the foundation of compassion and caring, and is monumental in many of life’s challenges and successes. It is what allows us to learn from others and become responsible, caring adults. Many significant professions require empathy: medical care, fire rescue, education, criminal justice, and most importantly parenting. Tragic events such as slavery and the Holocaust illuminate the significance of empathy, it’s part in humankind’s wellbeing, and how requisite it is to encourage healthy development of the trait (Sajo, 2011). It is therefore of utmost...
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...The Social Learning Theory is based on imitating a person’s behavior and adopting similar beliefs and values as part of identification. This theory focuses on the learning that occurs within a social context. The Social Learning theory, the psychology is that people learn from one another including such notions as observational learning imitation, and modeling. Theorist Albert Bandura has lead such studies to back these hypothesis, proposed that behaviors could influence both the environment and the person. Early experiences frame the life of a child and determine in most cases what personality traits they will take on. According to Bandura (1977) learning would be exceedingly laboress not to mention hazardous if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them what to do. Most behaviors that have been studied resorts back to observation, the behaviors have in turn modeled the basic interepatation of the perceived. Deviation from these behaviors are the choice of the individual but hard for them to change due to only knowing one way of living. The psychological theories prove that early stages of moral and cognitive developments in behaviors down the line. All behaviors we observe are not always learned or carried out, each determines on the rewards of the behaviors. The three core concepts of the Social Learning concept are, the idea that people learn through observation, secondly that the idea that internal mental state are essential...
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