Behavior appears to occur spontaneously without shaping. The idea of vicarious reinforcement didn t make sense. General principles of SLT Learning can occur by observing others. Learning can occur without a change in behavior. Consequences to others as well as self affect learning.
Cognition plays a role in providing a mental model.
Thinking aspects of SLT Learning can improve with mental practice. Mental model building follows the rules of cognitive theory. Learners must know about contingencies. Learners expect to be reinforced. Behavior to be learned should be presented in certain ways.