... other people and imitating their behaviour, which is called observational learning. A psychologist named Albert Bandura studies of aggression are based on the teachings of the social learning theory. He found out the following points: Observation Always we are watching people, and children in particular spend a lot of time observing others. While observing others they pick up on what they say and how they say it. The see how other people react to what is said or done, and observe the consequences of other people's behaviour. Models Anyone who is being observed is called a model. The type of people who are likely to be models are those who are: * Similar to the child, of the same sex, aged similarly, related or with same interests. * Powerful like a parent, teacher, pop star, footballer, cartoon hero or heroine. * Caring like a parent or teacher * Reinforced- if the models behaviour is rewarded and the ...

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