Modeling/Observational Learning

Albert Bandura: Social Learning and his Bobo Doll Experiment

Different Kinds of Models:
-Live model: actual person demonstrating behavior

-Symbolic model: a person or action presented in some other form, i.e. TV, videotape or computer programs

Effects of Modeling

-Teaches new behavior

-Can influence frequency of already learned behaviors

-Can encourage previously unwanted behaviors

Tricia Leigh

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