Give an Example of a Behavior That Appears to Be

question 112

Essay

Give an example of a behavior that appears to be imitation but can also be explained by observational conditioning. Explain how observational conditioning would give rise to this behavior.

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Definitions:

Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something, including direct financial gains or more intangible positive outcomes.

Intrusion

An act of entering into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or not authorized.

Externality

A consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in market prices.

Uncompensated Impact

Uncompensated impact refers to effects borne by parties who are not directly involved in a transaction or activity and are not compensated for their losses.