Social Learning Theory, Substance use and dating violence

Quiz Questions What are the 4 major principles in Social Learning Theory? In the article by Schaefer et al. was adolescent cocaine use explained by the Social Learning Theory? If so, explain. Based on the article by Tontodonato & Crew, how does Social Learning Theory Relate to dating violence?

Social Learning Theory Maisto, Carey and Bradizza. Social Learning Theory represents a general theory of behavior How can “personality” develop from social context? What are the 4 major principles in Social Learning Theory? Differential Reinforcement Vicarious Learning/Modeling Cognitive Processes Reciprocal Determinism

Social Learning Theory Personal Factors Environmental Factors Behavioral Factors Three way reciprocal relationship between personal, behavioral and environmental factors.

Social Learning Theory and Alcohol Maisto, Carey and Bradizza. How does Social Learning Theory and the 4 major principles relate to alcohol use? How is this theory different from a tension reduction model? What is “multiform” therapy? What are the central points of “addictive behaviors”?

Adolescent Cocaine Use and Social Learning Theory (Schaefer et al.) Factors examined in relation to adolescent cocaine use: Social Learning Theory (differential association) Self-Control Theory Low self-control Continuum What are some factors that could influence self-control? What were some hypotheses these researchers had?

Adolescent Cocaine Use and Social Learning Theory (Schaefer et al.) Measures Cocaine use Social Learning Theory Differential association Self-Control Low self-control Hirschi’s self-control Control Measures Age, sex, race, GPA, urban Are there any strengths or weaknesses about these measures worth noting? Are there any other factors that should have been controlled for?

Adolescent Cocaine Use and Social Learning Theory (Schaefer et al.) What were their findings? Self-Control? Social Learning Theory?

Adolescent Cocaine Use and Social Learning Theory (Schaefer et al.) Based on the information in this article, what are some ways to reduce substance use in adolescents? What limitations might there be to this study? Based on the Social Learning Theory, what are some other possible factors that can impact substance use?

Dating Violence and Social Learning Theory (Tontodonato & Crew, 1992) Riggs and O’Leary Model What are some predisposing factors mentioned? What factors are said must be considered in predicting aggression? Why do you think these factors are important? What are some situational factors mentioned? Present Study What were the hypotheses made by the researchers in this study?

Dating Violence and Social Learning Theory (Tontodonato & Crew, 1992) Results What did this study find in relation to gender? How did witnessing violence predict use of violence? Did parental divorce play a role? Did norms play a role? What role did alcohol and drug use play in the results of this study? Discussion How do these results relate to aspects of Social Learning Theory and the key principles?

Social Learning Theory, Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence Based on all the articles How might substance use and dating violence be connected in terms of Social Learning Theory? Based on this theory: How might we reduce substance use? How might we reduce intimate partner violence?