social learning theory
What social learning theory means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: OCR
Explaining the incentive inhaler with this theory is a mistake, because the mechanism is operant reinforcement and mixing the two theories loses explanation marks.
Adds that much learning is indirect, from watching models, with thought in between.
Topics that use social learning theory
- Approaches in Psychology (AQA A-Level)
- Section A: Core studies (OCR A-Level)
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