Bandura, Ross, & Ross (1961). Transmission of Aggression through Imitation of Aggressive Models. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 63[3], 575-582
Arhe Vaninetti
Research Methods & Statistics, PSY301, Pacific University, Oregon
February 27, 2023
The study conducted by Bandura, Ross, & Ross (1961) was the keystone to assessing the transmission and incidental learning of aggressive behavior in children aged 37 to 69 months old (or around 3 to 5 years old). The 72 children (36 male and 36 female) were divided into the following groups: the control group (24 children), the aggressive group (24 children), and the nonaggressive group (24 children). It is noted in the study that in each group, both control and experimental, half of the children were male and half were female. Continue reading “Bandura, Ross, & Ross (1961) Critique: “Transmission of Aggression through Imitation of Aggressive Models””