Psychology GCSE
Social learning theory
What Social learning theory means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Social learning theory
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The assumption that exposure to televised aggression inevitably leads to imitation in children, which the study's findings challenge.
Topics that use Social learning theory
- Topic 6: Criminal psychology - 6.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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