Social Psychological Explanations of Human Aggression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Learned through observing & imitating role models

Observing someone rewarded makes imitation more likely

ARRM: Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation

Behaviour must capture observer's attention to be learned

Behaviour must be stored in memory

Observer must have physical capability to reproduce it

Observer must want to perform the behaviour (e.g., if rewarding)

Children in aggressive condition showed more aggression

Learning occurred regardless of observed consequences

Increased verbal & physical aggression in children