Overview
The Bobo Doll Experiment, conducted by Albert Bandura in the 1960s, was a groundbreaking study that demonstrated how children learn behaviors through observation. In the experiment, children watched adults interact with a Bobo Doll, displaying either aggressive or non-aggressive behavior. The result...
Key Terms
Example: A child learns to tie their shoes by watching a parent.
Example: Hitting or yelling at someone.
Example: A child mimicking a teacher's actions.
Example: Learning social norms by watching peers.
Example: Children hitting or kicking the Bobo Doll.
Example: A child imitating a dance move seen on TV.
Related Topics
Social Learning Theory
Explores how people learn from observing others, emphasizing the role of social context.
intermediateChild Development
Studies the psychological and emotional growth of children over time.
intermediateMedia Psychology
Examines the impact of media on behavior and thought processes.
advancedBehaviorism
Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
intermediateKey Concepts
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