Psychology Sequence: Modeling Minds

The Modeling Chain

Dissecting the Four Cognitive Processes of Social Cognitive Theory.

Challenge: Mirror the Master

I am going to perform a sequence of 12 distinct hand and finger movements once at full speed.

Watch Recall Repeat

Why did most of you fail to replicate it perfectly? Where did the "chain" break?

Missed it?

Forgot it?

Too slow?

No point?

Bandura's Four Mediational Processes

Attention

The extent to which we are exposed to/notice the behavior. For a behavior to be imitated, it has to grab our interest.

Retention

How well the behavior is remembered. A memory must be formed for it to be performed later by the observer.

Reproduction

The ability to perform the behavior that the model has just demonstrated. Physical limitations often block this stage.

Motivation

The will to perform the behavior. The perceived rewards must outweigh the perceived costs.

1. Attention

Model Status

We attend to models who are perceived as high-status, powerful, or successful.

Model Similarity

We attend more to people who look/act like us (gender, age, interests).

2. Retention

Coding Systems

Can the observer verbalize or visualize the steps? (e.g., "Left foot, then pivot").

Rehearsal

Mental rehearsal significantly increases the likelihood of long-term retention.

3. Motor Reproduction

Physical Efficacy

I can observe a world-class gymnast perform a backflip, but I cannot reproduce it due to lack of strength/coordination.

Sub-skill Mastery

Complex behaviors must be broken down into chunks the observer can already do.

4. Motivation

Vicarious Reinforcement

Did the model get what I want? If yes, my motivation to imitate increases.

Expected Outcome

What do I think will happen to me if I do this? (Outcome Expectancy).

The Medical Intern Paradox

A medical intern watches a senior surgeon perform a complex emergency procedure. The intern takes notes, understands the theory, and is highly motivated to save the patient.

Scenario: When the intern tries, they freeze and fail.

Identify the "Break" in the Modeling Chain:

A) Attention

B) Retention

C) Motor Reproduction

D) Motivation

Process Audit Workshop

You will be assigned a specific behavioral failure (e.g., why people don't use CPR after training). You must map the barrier to one of Bandura’s four processes and design a "fix."

Identify Gap

Link Process

Design Fix

Modeling Minds

Bandura Methodology Lab

Modeling Process Audit

Learning vs Doing Lab

Viral Shadows Evaluation

Clinical Modeling Design

Bandura Methodology Slides

Bobo Doll Critique Worksheet

Bandura Lab Teacher Guide

Modeling Process Slides

Modeling Process Audit Worksheet

Acquisition vs Performance Slides

Learning vs Doing Lab Sheet

Viral Shadows Slides

Viral Mechanics Worksheet

Clinical Modeling Slides

Clinical Modeling Blueprint

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