The Type of Learning That Occurs When an Organism's Responding

question 147

Multiple Choice

The type of learning that occurs when an organism's responding is influenced by the observation of others who are called models is

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) modelling.
• C) observational learning.
• D) classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19.

Estradiol

A major estrogen sex hormone involved in the regulation of reproductive and sexual functions.

Hormonal Stress Theory

The hypothesis suggesting that stress responses are mediated by hormones, particularly those secreted by the adrenal glands, affecting the body's ability to deal with stressors.

Chronic Stress

A state of ongoing and continuous stress that can negatively affect an individual's physical and mental health over time.