In Observational Learning, It Is Difficult to Predict What an Organism

question 12

Multiple Choice

In observational learning, it is difficult to predict what an organism will learn because:

• A) learning occurs during copying but not during observation.
• B) it is not always possible to determine what the organism perceives from the model.
• C) the behavior can often be explained by instrumental conditioning rather than by observational learning.
• D) it is hard to determine whether feedback is being provided to the observer.

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Definitions:

Generalist Species

Species with a broad niche that can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources.

Specialist Species

Refers to species that require very specific environmental conditions or resources to thrive, often resulting in a narrow niche.

Natural Ecosystems

Biological communities interacting with their physical environment in a way that has not been significantly altered by human activity, maintaining natural processes and biodiversity.

Self-Maintenance

The ability of an organism, system, or machine to maintain or repair itself without external assistance.