What Is The Social Learning Theory

It’s honestly hard for me to think of reasons why violent video games and movies appeal to so many people because I honestly can’t stand violence. I constantly look away from a movie scene if there’s a fight or any other form of violence. I tried asking my roommate if she had any guesses to why people may be attracted to violence in the media and she had the same trouble as I did coming up with a reason because she’s also very against watching violence scenes. If I had to take a guess I think people are drawn to these violent media forms because it’s a more socially acceptable way for them to get out their own anger, especially if they’re playing a violent video game. The video game allows them to “punch”, “kick”, and “hit” somebody else

Beginning in the 1950’s, theorists began to shift learning theory’s focus from animals to social learning. The focus was to examine patterns of behavior by humans acting in a social world, and evaluate the cognitive structures that people use to interpret events. Social learning theory combines social learning and the study of cognition. The key concepts of Social Learning theory are: personality is influenced because of the individual’s interactions with the social environment, and people influence their own development through interactions with the environment. The theory uses a social-cognitive approach that is used by scientists and researchers.

From an early age, our society begins to construct gender identities. Males are pressed to learn “suitable” gender roles in accordance to the masculine expectations our society has created. This means from a very early age boys are taught what it means to be a man. Porter’s way to explain masculine socialization is through what is known as the “man box.” Inside the box is a list of socially valued expectations that compose what manhood is about. The box includes expectations/guidelines such as, “don’t cry or openly express emotions (with the exception of anger), do not show weakness or fear, demonstrate power control especially over women (aggression dominance), be a protector, do not be “like a woman,” be heterosexual, do not be “like a gay man,” be tough, athletic, and strong, do not need help, and view women as property/objects.” This idea of manhood is instilled in young boys head and continues to stay with them for the rest of their lives. A fear

After watching the documentary The Mask You Live In in class, I realized how oblivious as a woman I was about issues young boys and men face in today’s society. This film underlines the influence culture has in inculcating a distorted definition of what masculinity is. From their early years and into their adulthood we teach boys not to show any emotion, view woman as the weaker sex and that the only way to resolve conflict is through violence. In doing so we lead our boys to fit into their gender stereotype and we commend destructive and harmful behavior. Therefore, boys develop many issues. They lose their sense of self-identity constantly trying to achieve what society deemed a “real” man should be. According to the film boys display different

This essay will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding and discuss the concept of social learning theory, whilst taking into consideration and explaining the way children learn and develop. This essay will focus on the overall concept of this theory and will explore the work of the theorist Albert Bandura and how he contributes to the role of the adult and their understanding of social learning. This essay will then examine the work of Urie Bronfenbrenner in relation to the work of Bandura. Using this theoretical perspective it can benefit the adult by understanding of children’s learning and social development. Furthermore, this essay will link into practical and reflect upon and analyse the relationship between theory and practice.

The social learning theory in criminology states that people learn by observing others, then attempt to replicate those behaviors they observed. These behaviors are learned through three different ways according to the social learning theory. The first says that people learn by observing others behaviors, and the rewards they receive by doing them. The second says that people learn from observing others behaviors and the punishment that follows. The third way says that people learn by observing others and receive no consequences for their actions. This paper will attempt to show the pros and cons of social learning theory in criminology, and how it relates to statistical data.

Domestic violence can be defined as the type of behavior that is aggressive or violent and usually occurs within the home, it usually involves two or more people of an intimate relationship. There are different reasons as to why people commit acts of domestic violence, even though many may think that abusive behaviors are inherited, this is not the case. Violent and abusive behaviors are learned rather than inherited, and Social Learning Theories best explains how people are more prone to being violent. Social learning theory is the idea that people learn by observing and imitating someone else’s behavior and attitude. The social learning theory states that people are not born with violent or abusive behaviors, but that these things are learned

Theory number one based off my previous journal entry is social learning theory. The theory that we can all learn from each other through observations, replications , and by sculpting their behaviors, manners and emotion relations of those around them. That theory is relevant and applied because of my current career field, it is important to be open and capable of learning from everyone around you, that’s a very important attribute. I could tell a person multiple times how to do something and they won’t understand or comprehend the directions or instructions that I give them. A lot, of times I have to come up with examples, memorandums, formats and templates to aid them in learning; that doesn’t always work. However, for those that lack understanding I can take some extra time and show them exactly how it needs to be done. I’ll explain

Undergraduates and youths in general have different opinions on the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. Their perceptions differ because of the variant experiences the individuals have had for long. There are different articles used in this report that have significant information to the opinions of undergraduates concerning the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. This report includes different journal articles with different and relevant information on the mixed consumption of alcohol and energy drinks.

The Social Learning Theory is best defined as crime is learned through associations with others who commit crimes. Juveniles are very impressionable or gullible, wherein they want to be popular or part of the in-crowd or clique. In comparison to the 1970’s versus today, juveniles are emulating criminals depicted on television not just through associations. Consider the current state of technology, specifically the internet and websites such as “You Tube.” With respect to crime and juvenile delinquents, You Tube is and can be a negative influence. In addressing the topics of associations and crime, the Columbine massacre, as well as the current school shootings, can be attributed to the Social Learning Theory.

Albert Bandura a Canadian psychologist that was curious to know whether or not humans learn through the actions of others (Berk, 2013, p.14). The social learning theory brings up the question whether, playing violent video games or watching violent films can provoke being violent. Charles Darwin a British naturalist observed an endless change among animal species and plants. He noticed, it’s impossible for an animal to be completely identical as another animal of the same species. Darwin found that early prenatal development is similar in various species, while other scientists doubted Darwin’s theory. This led to a trend focusing on child studies. Stanley Hall and Arnold Gesell both American psychologists, described development as a maturational process. A genetically destined series of events that unravels automatically, like a flower. This led to the normative approach, in that measures of behavior are derived from a sample of people and calculated to generalize a representation in development (Berk, 2013, p.11). Research later sought to figure out individualistic development rather than the general population. Sigmund Freud a Viennese physician constructed the psychosexual theory. It focuses on how parents control their child’s sexual and aggressive drives in their first few years, which is crucial for healthy personality development. The theory has three parts of the personality, id,ego and superego that combine during five stages. Erik Erikson improved Freud’s idea, in

Social learning theory determines that an individual learn as they move along their cognitive process(Bandura,1963). Such person studied the context of social structure, interaction, and situation produces when committing a crime. Similarly as rational choice theory, they weight the cost and reward before conducting the crime, yet there has been a long period of time of learning for the individual with social learning theory. He or she is more likely to be exposed to a person or symbolically to justify the act of crime, and define it as a desirable or a right behavior(Akers, 1998). There is a high likelihood that the individual 's close family members or friends are involved with criminal activities, or is motivated to commit crime by media violence, including movies, television, Internet, literature, and radio. The person has already got a a criminal nature before they actually committed the crime,. If a person, as a child, has been traveled in car with his parents, it is very likely for him to learn how to drive a car when he reaches adulthood(Jeffery, 1965). Similarly, if the person learn the skill and knowledge from their family member, he or she could execute them well later in their crimes.

1. Which theory of the development of gender differences do you think helps explain the most differences in genders? Why do you think this theory explains the most?

Social learning theory includes six key concepts; drive-cue-response-reward, modeling, identification, vicarious learning, self-efficiency, and self-reinforcement. Drives are central to behavior and our basic motivation stems from our need to reduce either innate or learned drives. A cue is an environmental stimulus that serves as a signal when a response is rewarded or not rewarded. The connection between cues and responses are strengthened when the response is rewarded either by drive reduction or through socially acquired rewards (Canda, Chatterjee, and Robbins, 2012). Self-efficiency is an individual’s subjective “conceptions of personal efficiency” is an important factor in regulating behavior. Self-reinforcement is when standards are

Social learning theory as defined by Akers is: the theory that when exposed to favourable definitions of crime, peers who commit crime, anticipate that (or in the past have had) the benefits of committing the crime outweigh the punishment, and a situation where committing a crime is justifiable or advantageous, are more likely to engage in criminal behaviour and deviate from societal norms (2009).