Observation and imitation are separate
Observation and imitation are separate
Bandura's social learning theory proposes that behaviour can be learnt by watching and imitating other people, especially when the model appears to be rewarded. Observation means attending to what a model does, while imitation means copying the behaviour.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Psychology 1.2.2 SLT: observation and imitation. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy topics like psychological problems and criminal psychology.