Read in your textbook and read/view the material about the "BOBO DOLL" experiment at http://www.simplypsychology.org/bobo-doll.html Use the elements of critical thinking by answering the questions below concerning violence in media. You can also read the full original research article here from 1961 at Stanford University:https://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Bandura/bobo.htm

Additional Resource: https://www.verywellmind.com/bobo-doll-experiment-2794993There is considerable debate about the issue of how TV-movie and video gameviolence affects children. Some groups are convinced there is clear evidence that television-movies and video gameviolence increases the likelihood of real-life violence. Some groups do not think the evidence is clear. Others propose that watching violence can actually be an outlet for aggression and, thereby, reduce aggression. Use the "elements of critical thinking"....\

1. Purpose: What are the central ideas concerning "observational learning" (social learning theory)?

2. Concepts: Role models, gender appropriate, reinforcement, punishment, mediational process... Did you use these concepts in your work above describing the theory? (Go back and add at least three.)

3. Information/evidence: What data (Bobo Doll) supports the theory? What are your own experiences concerning this topic? Have you ever been influenced by adults, peers, TV, media (positively or negatively)? How so?

4. Implications/Conclusions: What are your thoughts about the "bobodoll experiment", do you agree with the conclusions? Why or why not? If the evidence is accurate, what are the implications/possible consequences for children that are exposed to "R" movies, violent videos games, and explicit music, etc.? What predictions can you make?Make sure your response showcases what you read/learned from the textbook readings as well.(Keep in mind that we are focused on preschoolers, but you can also share what you think as children get older.)