Question

What was the main conclusion of Bandura’s Bobo Doll Experiment?

• A. Children only learn through direct reinforcement
• B. Children learn aggressive behavior by observing adults
• C. Boys are less aggressive than girls
• D. Exposure to violence in media has no impact on children's behavior

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Children learn aggressive behavior by observing adults

The Bobo Doll Experiment (1961) demonstrated that children learn aggressive behavior by observing adults. Children who saw an aggressive model imitated aggressive actions, while those who observed a non-aggressive model were less likely to act aggressively. This experiment showed that behavior is learned through observation and imitation, not just reinforcement.