How does vicarious (social) learning occur? What factors play a role in whether observed behavior is actually

Question

its about cognitive perspective
from kelly &bandura

*what factors play a role in whether observed behavior is actually performed ( imitated)?

Answer 1

Bandura listed four conditions that are required for a person to successfully model the behaviour of someone else:

Attention to the model: A person must first pay attention to a person engaging in a certain behavior (the model).

Retention of details: Once attending to the observed behavior, the observer must be able to effectively remember what the model has done.

Motor reproduction: The observer must be able to replicate the behavior being observed.

For example, juggling cannot be effectively learned by observing a model juggler if the observer does not already have the ability to perform the component actions (throwing and catching a ball).

Motivation and Opportunity: The observer must be motivated to carry out the action they have observed and remembered, and must have the opportunity to do so.

For example, a suitably skilled person must want to replicate the behavior of a model juggler, and needs to have an appropriate number of items to juggle at hand.

Answer 2

I think pretty much all our learning is vicarious. I mean, how much of who you are is actually a combination of behaviors you've learned and/or observed over time, only with your own personal spin on it? We've all gone "shopping", and continue to do so, whether we realize it or not.

My opinion on the factors is a simple one: acceptance from our peers, the need to fit in, yet be unique on some level.