Psychology I / Social Learning Theory
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Sort each factor by whether it is one of Bandura's four observational-learning processes or NOT one of them.

Groups: One of the four processes · Not one of the four

Hints
  1. The four are attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
  2. Direct reinforcement is exactly what Bandura showed was NOT required.
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One of the four processes: Attention, Retention, Motivation

Not one of the four: Direct reinforcement of the observer, Physical maturation into adulthood

Why

Attention, retention, and motivation are three of the four processes (reproduction is the fourth); direct reinforcement and adult maturation are not among them. Direct reinforcement is a tempting inclusion precisely because it is the assumption Bandura overturned.

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