If One Chimpanzee Watches a Second Chimp Solve a Puzzle

question 286

Multiple Choice

If one chimpanzee watches a second chimp solve a puzzle for a food reward, the first chimp may thereby learn how to solve the puzzle. This best illustrates

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) observational learning.
• C) respondent behavior.
• D) spontaneous recovery.

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