Albert Bandura – Bobo Doll Experiment (SLT) |
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To demonstrate that learning can occur through observation of role models. |
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- 36 boys and 36 girls from age 3 to 6 were divided into groups according to their aggression evaluation from their parents and teachers.
- Group 1 was exposed to adult models who showed aggression by beating up a Bobo Doll. Models were of both genders.
- Group 2 observed an adult model who displayed no aggression. Models were of both genders.
- Group 3 was a controlled group who did not see any model. (Control)
- The children were then placed into the room with a Bobo doll after 10 minutes of watching the model.
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- Children who observed the aggressive model showed significantly more aggression both physically and verbally.
- Boys were more likely to imitate physical aggression.
- Girls were more likely to imitate verbal aggression.
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- Social learning theory was demonstrated in the study because the children showed signs of observational learning.
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[E] |
- Ethics: Induced aggression.
- Oversimplification of the learning process.
- Ecological validity: Low, lab conditions.
- Confounding variable: children unfamiliar with doll were 5 times more likely to imitate aggressive behaviour.
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