Author Question: Briefly outline the types of studies that have been done using social learning theory. What will ... (Read 41 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Briefly outline the types of studies that have been done using social learning theory.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the major points of Akers social learning theory.

Explain the major points of Akers social learning theory.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: key points to be made
Answers will vary but might include:
Cheating, academic dishonesty
Many forms of delinquency including smoking, drug & alcohol use, suicide, gangs
Computer crime and music piracy (illegal downloads)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
Behavior is learned through operant conditioning but learning takes place through social context with modeling and imitation
Though learning can take place in nonsocial situations, social is primary
Group reinforcers influenced by class, culture, subculture, gender, economic status
Differential reinforcement is key as stimuli and contingencies for reinforcement vary across social situations
Vicarious reinforcement also can occur, one can copy behavior of others that is reinforced
Past schedules of reinforcements might come into play, although immediate reinforcement is strong predictor of a behavior
Objective: Compare and contrast Jeffery and Akers on the basic concepts of social learning theory