Question

Discuss Dollard and Miller’s analysis of imitation as a learning model for identification. Explain the differences among same behavior, copying, and matched dependent learning.

Answer 1

Dollars and Miller's analysis of imitation as a learning model developed from the theory made by Clark L hull's and explained about the S-R model of higher mental process. They used the theory and explained about how many neurosis develops. In learing and imitations four essential factors are always involved drive, cues , response and rewards which provokes any individual to learn any particular thing. And, this model only Dollars and Miller's explained in his theory.

Difference, Among copying and matched dependent learning is Matched dependant learning is a behaviour in which person try to match the respose of an individual whom he is trying to follow and in coping individual show same behaviour as whom he is following but concept and reward behind the behaviour is always different.