Talk:Observational learning

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I am not a psychologist, but the book I'm currently reading states that Skinner's behaviourist model of learning is outdated. We need an expert! -- Tarquin

a semi-permanent change in behavior that results from experience, three sub-topics have been derived from learning; classical, operant and observational learning.

I finding I need to reformat this page. I'm not a psychologist either but Observational Learning is only a small part of Learning. Or at least as its presented here as social learning. Learning as an encyclopedic entry requires more. tis is annoying...sunja 13:27, 19 Feb 2004 (UTC)

OK sorry. I'm just going to initiate a change of the redirect of learn to the learning page. Then people can come here if its their desire.:~) sunja 13:36, 19 Feb 2004 (UTC)

...Typicaly depends on one's method of thinking. Most schools teach for linear thinkers, but there are many other types: relational thinkers, Gestalt thinkers, and visual thinkers. Unfortunately, most people who stray from the norm like this are simply labeled as having a learning disability and swept under the rug. Pusher 19:41, 30 Jul 2004 (UTC)

[edit] i am a student that is resarching the observational learning

i am a student that is resarching the observational learning approach to learn if anyone has idea of places to look for good information thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Halltw (talk • contribs) 19:21, 30 January 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Separate article for social learning?

It seems to me that there should be a separate article for social learning since observational learning is a specific type of social learning. Check out this paper. EPM 01:59, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fictional Illustration of Article Concept

In Kurt Vonnegut's novel, Cat's Cradle, he creates a fictional religion called "Bokononism". One concept is "wrang- wrang", which illustrates a kind of negative modelling (psychology). Below is taken from Bokononism. I'm offering it on the talk page for its amusement value and to stimulate creativity among editors of this page. I'm not sure that it would fit in the article and an internal link would not be specific enough to be clear and helpful.

wrang-wrang "A person who steers people away from a line of speculation by reducing that line, with the example of the wrang-wrang's own life, to an absurdity." DCDuring 15:04, 16 September 2007 (UTC)