front 1 Aim | back 1 To demonstrate learning can occur through observation of role models (Social Cognitive Theory). |
front 2 Method | back 2 Lab experiment using 72 children; half boys, half girls, ages 3-6 |
front 3 Procedures | back 3 Participants were divided into three groups based on aggression evaluations from the parents and teachers prior to the experiment
Participants were then taken into a room with a bobo doll and other toys where they were observed for 20 minutes |
front 4 Results | back 4 Participants who observed the aggressive model showed significantly more aggression; both physically and verbally
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front 5 Conclusion | back 5 Learning can be indirect and new behaviors can be learned by simply observing them; supports the social cognitive theory. |