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Understanding Observational Learning: Mechanisms and Implications for Behavior

Observational learning involves the process of observing and imitating the actions of others, significantly influenced by mirror neurons. This phenomenon is crucial for human development, promoting empathy, language acquisition, and social behavior. Research by Bandura on Bobo dolls illustrates how models’ characteristics and context impact imitation. The effects of media violence on aggression and desensitization raise questions on social behavior and the potential for therapeutic applications. By understanding the neuronal underpinnings of empathy and action imitation, we can enhance learning and address social issues.

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Understanding Observational Learning: Mechanisms and Implications for Behavior

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  1. Observational Learning

  2. Observe and imitate • Examples?

  3. Mirror Neurons • Humans • Mirror system • Isolate to an area, not a particular neuron • Monkeys • Frontal cortex • Fire when doing or watching others do certain actions • Single neuron fires for either

  4. Interesting implications • Neuronal basis for perceiving other’s emotions, and sensations, intentions • Development of empathy • Language development

  5. Early research • Bandura & Bobo dolls • Video clip

  6. Variables • Model’s characteristics • Similar • Successful • Admirable • Model’s consistency • Model’s actual reinforcements/punishment (or expected)

  7. TV • Violence • Correlational evidence • Experimental evidence

  8. Violence effect • Imitation • Desensitization

  9. Media Violence and Aggression • Link represented 2nd largest correlation • Only association between smoking and lung cancer stronger • Is stronger than • Condom use and sexually transmitted HIV • Passive smoke and lung cancer • Exposure to lead and IQ scores in kids • Nicotine patch and smoking cessation • Calcium intake and bone mass

  10. Imitation • Therapeutic models • Tip jars • Others are helping, so we do too. • Copycat crimes, etc.

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