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Social Learning Theory
Vicarious Learning
- A learning theory that takes into account the fact that thoughts and feelings influence learning.
- Necessary components include
- Vicarious learning
- Self-control
- Self-efficacy
Vicarious Learning
- Learning that occurs when one person (the learner) learns a behavior by watching another person (the model) perform the behavior.
- Conditions required for vicarious learning to take place:
- Learner observes the model when the model is performing the behavior
- Learner accurately perceives model’s behavior
- Learner must remember the behavior
- Learner must have the skills and abilities to perform the behavior
- Learner must see that the model receives reinforcement for the behavior in question
- Learners can also learn from situations in which models get punished.
- Role models can be positive or negative.