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Learning takes place through observation of 'models'
- model = person observed
- Must be attended to for learning to happen
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Reinforcement & Punishment determine whether aggression is imitated
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Can be vicarious
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outcome for model is favourable
- imitated
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Outcome for model is unfavourable
- not imitated
- R & P also recieved following imitation
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Model Characteristics affect prob. of imitation
- Similarity to observer
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Perceived status
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High status
- more likely to be imitated
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Low status
- less likely to be imitated