Vicarious learning | Mind Changers

Menu

Synopsis

Discussion about the importance of vicarious learning and the theory behind Bandura's Bobo doll experiment.

Further Information

More clips on developmental psychology

Video games and aggression | Horizon

Video games and aggression | Horizon

BBC Two | 2015 | 2'14''

Levels of aggression have been shown to increase after playing violent video games.

Video games and violent crime | Horizon

Video games and violent crime | Horizon

BBC Two | 2015 | 59''

Levels of violent crime have been steadily declining since the introduction of video games.

Reinforcement and aggression | Horizon

Reinforcement and aggression | Horizon

BBC Two | 2009 | 5'27''

Michael Portillo investigates the role of socialisation and reinforcement of aggression in different cultures.

Imitation of aggression | The Brain: A Secret History

Imitation of aggression | The Brain: A Secret History

BBC Four | 2011 | 2'16''

Bandura's work challenged views of the time and showed that aggression is often imitated.

Pavlov and behaviourism | The Brain: A Secret History

Pavlov and behaviourism | The Brain: A Secret History

BBC Four | 2011 | 1'06''

An introduction to Pavlov's work that paved the way for behaviourism and classical conditioning.

Vicarious learning | Mind Changers

Vicarious learning | Mind Changers

BBC Radio 4 | 2007 | 5'09''

Discussion about the importance of vicarious learning and the theory behind Bandura's Bobo doll experiment.

The influence of culture | HARDtalk

The influence of culture | HARDtalk

BBC News | 2020 | 2'45''

Exploring the issue of cultural bias and important differences between individualist and collectivist cultures.

Skinner and operant conditioning | Great Thinkers: In Their Own Words

Skinner and operant conditioning | Great Thinkers: In Their Own Words

BBC Four | 2011 | 3'23''

An introduction to Skinner's work that focused on the use of operant conditioning to shape behaviour in...

Lying and truth telling | GrownUpLand

Lying and truth telling | GrownUpLand

BBC Radio 4 | 2018 | 1'14''

Here are several examples of lying - but is lying always wrong?

Why do children lie? | Deeply Human

Why do children lie? | Deeply Human

BBC World Service | 2021 | 2'52''

Explore the role of white lies and when children start to tell them.

Similar broadcast resources

Forensic Psychology | BBC

Lombroso's Theories of Crime | The Mystery Of Murder: A Horizon Guide

When looking at the reasons why people offend, Lombroso, a scientist in the 19th century, believed he had evidence that criminals exhibited physical features denoting a more primitive stage of evolution than non-offenders. This is a useful video clip to show how theories of crime have developed considerably over time.

Changing Awareness of Crime | BBC

The Role of the Media | Children Of Drugs

The story of Leah Betts, an 18 year old who died from taking an ecstasy tablet on her 18th birthday in 1995. Explores the role of the media and drug awareness campaigning by her parents.