front 1 Aim | back 1 to investigate the role of observational learning on the development of cultural forms of non-Western cultured children |
front 2 Method | back 2 Longitudinal study of 28 children in a single Samoan village |
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front 4 Results | back 4 Throughout observation, Researchers found that many children's skills had ben acquired through observational learning Multiple-choice test showed that most children had a basic understanding of the concepts and rituals of their society, despite not having been explicitly taught these |
front 5 Conclusion | back 5 Observational learning plays a significant role in enculturation It is possible for children to learn their values, norms, and behaviors o their culture simply by observation and imitation |