AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The concept of behavioral modeling was most memorably introduced by Albert Bandura in his famous 1961 Bobo doll experiment.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Bandura, learning can occur by watching others and then modeling what they do or say. This is known as observational learning. There are specific steps in the process of modeling that must be followed if learning is to be successful. These steps include attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bandura developed social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, which have had enormous influence across social, cognitive, developmental, educational and clinical psychology.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bandura’s theory of social learning Bandura proposed that this type of learning involved four different stages – attention, retention, reproduction and motivation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Observational learning is a major component of Bandura’s social learning theory. He also emphasized that four conditions were necessary in any form of observing and modeling behavior: attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.