Bobo doll
The Bobo doll is an inflatable, clown-like toy that became famous in the 1960s due to a psychological experiment conducted by Albert Bandura. In the study, children observed an adult behaving aggressively towards the Bobo doll, hitting and kicking it. The researchers then observed how the children interacted with the doll afterward.
The experiment demonstrated the concept of observational learning, showing that children who witnessed the aggressive behavior were more likely to imitate it. This study highlighted the influence of media and role models on behavior, contributing to discussions about violence in media and its effects on children.