Describe the biological basis of observational learning or modeling. Based on the research on observational learning,...

Describe the biological basis of observational learning or modeling. Based on the research on observational learning, explain why you think violent media should or should not be banned.

Solutions

Expert Solution

Mirror neurons are the biological basis of observational learning. Mirror neurons fire when an individual/animal acts or sees someone else performing the same activity. These neurons mirror the actions of others, hence, are called mirror neurons. Other parts that are involved in imitation of a behaviour are medial forebrain and ventral tegmentum.

Violent media should be banned strictly. Specially children and adolescents are more prone to imitation of all kinds of behaviour. Researches have found that early, middle and late childhood students encode and store social events in their memory through observation of their family, peer group, mass media behaviour (Rizzolati, 1996). Violent media exposure increases aggression. Boys and girls who watched television violence were reportedly more aggressive as compared to those who were not exposed to violent media (Huesmann,1998). Another research showed that young children who watched violent TV contents on a regular basis, became more aggressive adults (Huesmann, 2003).

Hayet Jeridi answered 1 month ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

Describe, using real life examples, observational learning.

What is observational research and what are some of the limitations of observational research? Why do...

What is observational research and what are some of the limitations of observational research? Why do some consumers resent marketing research and how can businesses entice these consumers to participate?

Evaluate the relevance of observational learning theories (on social and moral learning) for understanding the acquisition...

Evaluate the relevance of observational learning theories (on social and moral learning) for understanding the acquisition of normative and non-normative thinking and behaviours in a culture.

For each of the abstracts indicate whether the research design is experimental or observational. If Observational,...

For each of the abstracts indicate whether the research design is experimental or observational. If Observational, which one (Cross sectional study, Retrospective or prospective study)? An independent researcher tested the effectiveness of the Atkins weight loss program by randomly selecting 1000 subjects using the program. Each of the subjects was called to report his or her weight before the diet and after the diet. Phase II of the Nurses’ health Study was started in 1989 with 116,000 female registered nurses....

the biological basis of the peanut allergy In this section you should describe the biology of...

the biological basis of the peanut allergy In this section you should describe the biology of your specific allergy/intolerance. This should include: What food(s) cause a reaction. Be sure to include a description of the biochemical components of the food(s) that cause a reaction. This section should also examine the genetic and epigenetic basis of your allergy/intolerance and include: Is your allergy/intolerance passed on from generation to generation? How do you know? What is the pattern of inheritance? What...

How are anxiety disorders conceptualized within the psychodynamic, biological, learning-based, and cognitive perspectives?

Give an example of either latent learning or observational learning which proves that the cognitive social...

Give an example of either latent learning or observational learning which proves that the cognitive social theory of learning is valid?

Section 2: The biological basis of the peanut allergy. In this section you should describe the...

Section 2: The biological basis of the peanut allergy. In this section you should describe the biology of the peanut allergy . This should include: What food(s) cause a reaction. Be sure to include a description of the biochemical components of the food(s) that cause a reaction. This section should also examine the genetic and epigenetic basis of the peanut allergy and include: Is the peanut allergy passed on from generation to generation? How do you know? What is the...

Question 3: Biological Clocks and Navigation .Describe the physiological basis of circadian rhythms and the mechanisms...

Question 3: Biological Clocks and Navigation .Describe the physiological basis of circadian rhythms and the mechanisms by which birds navigate during migration. Include in your answer: a. a description of circadian rhythms and zugunruhe b. a description of the molecular and physiological mechanisms for entraining circadian rhythms and the timing of seasonal movements in birds c. a description of the current hypothesis for bird navigation using Earth’s magnetic field Please Write 500 words atleast for the 4 parts in total...

Compare and contrast the conditioning, observational learning, and cognitive theories of the development of phobias.

Subjects