Learning That Occurs When Someone Watches Others Get Rewarded or Punished

question 61

Multiple Choice

Learning that occurs when someone watches others get rewarded or punished for behavior is known as __________.

• A) operant conditioning
• B) social learning
• C) classical conditioning
• D) variable-ratio reinforcement

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Definitions:

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a gradual deterioration of physiological function and an increased risk of disease, frailty, and death.

Adolescence

A developmental period marked by transitions in physical, psychological, and social domains, typically occurring from puberty to legal adulthood.

Cognitive-affective Complexity

A psychological trait that reflects the ability to hold and integrate complex and often conflicting feelings and viewpoints.

Labouvie-Vief

Refers to Gisela Labouvie-Vief, a psychologist known for her work on adult development and aging.