Question

The conclusion 'Children can learn violent behaviour depicted in movies' may be derived on the basis of the work done by whi.ch of the following psychologist ?
1. Edward L. Thorndike
2. J.B. Watson
3. Albert Bandura
4. Jean Piaget

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Albert Bandura

Behavior Modeling theory

• In social learning theory, behavior modeling is the precise demonstration of the desired behavior. According to the theory, we learn not only by doing but by watching what others do. 
• Albert Bandura created psychology Modeling which is a social approach that exaggerates how important it is to be aware of attitudes and the result of emotional responses. Modeling focuses on learning by observing others. It is used to uncover evolved behavior.
• This psychology is an emphasis on the learning that takes place in social situations and how people obtain behaviors from others through imitation. The people that are being observed are called the "models." Children are surrounded by these models which is where they learn much of their behavior.
• Children pay attention to this and subconsciously imitate the behavior. Whether or not this is relevant to them and their gender, they will continue to imitate it because it was learned.
• Modeling works by observing designated people and learning how to act by watching their physical and emotional behavior. The observer will pay attention to the features of the model. They must be attentive to the model's characteristics. 

Points to remember

• E.L.Thorndike: Thorndike founded the theory of connectionism. This learning theory represents the original Stimuli-Response framework of behavioral psychology, which states that learning is the result of associations forming between stimuli and responses.
• J.B.Watson: Behaviorism, according to Watson, was the science of observable behavior. Within behaviorism, Watson specialized in child development, arguing that a child's environment is the factor that shapes behaviors over their genetic makeup or natural temperament.
• Jean Piaget: Piaget's stage theory describes the cognitive development of children. Cognitive development involves changes in cognitive processes and abilities

Conclusion: Modeling or social learning is the process of understanding models and using social media so that the learning can be enhanced further. The goal of modeling is to learn through observing these people and understand that a mental state has everything to do with the end result of a circumstance. It aims to teach students that just because something has been learned it doesn't mean that it will actually change the given behavior. This concept of social learning was proposed by Albert Bandura. Hence, option (3) is correct.