Download 057 Learning by Observation

Psychology: Perception and Memory
Observational Learning; Pg. 341-347
Name:
Vocabulary: Define the following terms in your own words
Observational Learning:
Modeling:
Mirror Neurons:
Prosocial Behavior:
Answer the following questions in YOUR OWN WORDS. You only have to do TWO of the questions
marked with asterisks ***
1.
Give an example of observational learning.
2. Give an example of modeling of behavior(think about the behaviors you see in little kids in your
family).
3.
When are mirror neurons activated?
4.
How have brain imaging studies supported the idea that we can (to some extent) feel the pain
of another person?
5. ***Describe what happened in the “Bobo Doll” experiment***
6. 6. ***Describe the evidence that modeling and observational learning may to explain the
transmission of physical aggression.***
7. ***Cite at least three pieces of evidence that watching violent programs may increase the
likelihood of later violence OR a lack of empathy in viewers.***