Bobo Doll Experiment
The Bobo doll experiment, conducted by psychologist Albert Bandura in the 1960s, studied observational learning and aggression. Children watched an adult behave aggressively towards an inflatable doll named Bobo, hitting it and shouting. Later, when given the opportunity to play with the doll, the children who observed the aggressive behavior were more likely to imitate it, demonstrating that they learned by watching others. This experiment highlighted the impact of social modeling on behavior, suggesting that individuals, especially children, can learn not just from direct experience but also by observing the actions of others.
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The Bobo Doll Experiment, conducted by psychologist Albert Bandura in the 1960s, studied how children learn behaviors through observation. In the experiment, children watched adults interact aggressively with a large inflatable doll called Bobo. Later, when given the chance to play with the doll, the children who observed the aggressive behavior tended to mimic it, displaying similar aggression. This study demonstrated the concept of social learning, showing that children can learn behaviors not just through direct experience but also by watching others, highlighting the impact of observed behavior on learning and development.