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Theories and Stages of Learning

Bandura's observational learning

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Overview

Attention, retention, motor reproduction and motivation, effective demonstrations, vicarious reinforcement, significant others, the features of a model, matching performance and negative observational learning.

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Key term

What is motor reproduction in Bandura's model, and why must a demonstration be within reach?

Key term

What does Bandura's theory of observational learning propose?

Process

Name the four processes in Bandura's model of observational learning.

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  1. 1

    What does Bandura's theory of observational learning propose?

    Model answer

    Bandura proposed that people learn skills and behaviour by watching and copying others. The person being watched is called a model.

  2. 2

    Name the four processes in Bandura's model of observational learning.

    Model answer

    The four processes are attention, retention, motor reproduction and motivation. Success in all four leads to a matching performance.

  3. 3

    What happens at the attention stage of Bandura's model?

    Model answer

    The learner must focus on the demonstration and its key features. Distractions should be removed so the learner concentrates on the model.

  4. 4

    How can a coach make a demonstration more likely to hold a learner's attention?

    Model answer

    The model should be accurate, of high status and relevant to the learner. The coach should keep the demonstration short and point out two or three key cues.

  5. 5

    What happens at the retention stage of Bandura's model?

    Model answer

    The learner must remember the demonstration by forming a mental picture of it. Repeated demonstrations and mental rehearsal help retention.

  6. 6

    What is motor reproduction in Bandura's model?

    Model answer

    Motor reproduction is the learner's ability to physically perform the skill that was observed. The learner needs the strength, fitness and coordination to copy the model.

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