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Social/Observational learning

Social/Observational learning. Observational learning – learning occurs through observing and imitating others http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhG- _KsDYTA. Social/Observational learning. Neural basis : Mirror neurons in the frontal lobe When a monkey performs a task, these neurons fire

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Social/Observational learning

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  1. Social/Observational learning • Observational learning – learning occurs through observing and imitating others • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhG-_KsDYTA

  2. Social/Observational learning • Neural basis: • Mirror neurons in the frontal lobe • When a monkey performs a task, these neurons fire • When they observe another monkey performing the same task, these neurons fire as well Monkey see, monkey do

  3. Social/Observational learning • Albert Bandura (1925 - ) • Bobo Doll Experiment

  4. Applications of Social Learning • Abusive parents may have aggressive children • TV programs • Columbine – copycat threats or incidents

  5. Neural Basis of Learning • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEwg8TeipfQ

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