Define Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory is when someone copies the behaviour of another person they identify with as they admire that person who is also known as a role model due to the models behaviour being desirable, The models behaviour could be seen as desirable due to Positive reinforcement, also known as being rewarded for their behaviour, for example a younger brother identifies with his older brother as they are the same gender. The older brother washes the dishes and is rewarded with money by their parents (positive reinforcement) the younger brother observes this and repeats the behaviour of washing the dishes without being asked as he would like to be rewarded and have that positive conciquence as well.

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