Bandura’s Research (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What was the aim of Bandura et al's 1961 Bobo doll study?
What was the aim of Bandura et al's 1961 Bobo doll study?
To investigate if behaviours are learnt by observation
What type of study was Bandura et al's 1961 Bobo doll experiment?
What type of study was Bandura et al's 1961 Bobo doll experiment?
A controlled lab experiment
In the 1961 study, what happened during the 'aggression arousal' stage?
In the 1961 study, what happened during the 'aggression arousal' stage?
Children saw attractive toys but couldn't play
What did the 1961 study find about children who observed an aggressive model?
What did the 1961 study find about children who observed an aggressive model?
They were more aggressive than others
What gender difference was found in the 1961 Bobo doll study?
What gender difference was found in the 1961 Bobo doll study?
Boys imitated more physical aggression
What did the 1961 study conclude about children and role models?
What did the 1961 study conclude about children and role models?
Children imitate role models even if aggressive
In Bandura and Walters (1963), what three conditions were tested?
In Bandura and Walters (1963), what three conditions were tested?
Praised, punished, and no consequence
In the 1963 study, which group showed the most aggression?
In the 1963 study, which group showed the most aggression?
Children who saw the model praised
In the 1963 study, which group showed the least aggression?
In the 1963 study, which group showed the least aggression?
Children who saw the model punished
What key concept does the 1963 study demonstrate?
What key concept does the 1963 study demonstrate?
Vicarious reinforcement
Why is SLT considered less deterministic than behaviourism?
Why is SLT considered less deterministic than behaviourism?
It recognises choice in whether we imitate
Why are Bandura's studies considered reliable?
Why are Bandura's studies considered reliable?
They followed a standardised procedure
What is a demand characteristic criticism of the 1961 study?
What is a demand characteristic criticism of the 1961 study?
Children may have thought aggression was expected
Why does Bandura's study lack ecological validity?
Why does Bandura's study lack ecological validity?
It took place in a lab setting
What biological factor might explain why boys were more physically aggressive?
What biological factor might explain why boys were more physically aggressive?
Testosterone