Give an Example of a Behavior That Appears to Be

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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:

Mixed Emotional Reactions

Experiencing multiple emotions at the same time, which might be conflicting or complementary.

Psychotherapist

A trained professional who treats mental health issues and emotional difficulties through psychological techniques and therapies.

Generalization

In psychology, the process of responding similarly to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.