1. IB Psychology 2.27.18 Turn in: Nothing
Take out:
Notes, notes, notes
Today’s Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior.
Discuss two errors in attributions
Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies.
Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effects on behavior
Today’s Agenda:
Social Learning (Cognitive) Theory
How should we do things?
HW:
CRA 4.4 ( up to Conformity)

2. 4 Principles that define sociocultural levels of analysis—evident today?
1. Human Beings are social animals 2. Culture influences behavior. 3. Humans have a social self 4. Peoples views of the world are resistant to change

3. Question: Should teachers be allowed to carry firearms?
Would this be an effective deterrent? How do you think it might impact your feeling of safety at school? How should we deal with violence in general as a society?

4. To what extent should we control exposure to experiences?
How is it that we learn?
Examples:
Bandura:
To what extent should we control exposure to experiences?
Can we link exposure to observation of violence to actions?

5. How is it that we learn?
What are the most important contributing factors that lead to behaviors deemed negative to the norms of a society?
Peer delinquency = 28 percent
Media violence = 23 percent
Peer victimization = 17 percent
Gender = 12 percent
Neighborhood crime = 11 percent
Abusive parenting = 9 percent
Cross-cultural study strengthens link between media violence, aggressive behavior

6. How is it that we learn?
What should a society do in dealing with individuals that display these behaviors? How effective are different methods?

7. Question: Should teachers be allowed to carry firearms?
“Nineteen Toppenish school administrators now carry concealed guns whenever they’re on campus.”
EndPlay. “One Washington School District Already Has Staff Armed with Guns.” KIRO, Feb. 2018,