Which of the Following Can Best Be Described as an Example

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can best be described as an example of observational learning?

• A)Deborah, who gives her four-year-old son a hug every time he puts his toys away.
• B)Samantha, who has wandered through the downtown area a number of times without having a particular goal in mind. When she is asked to take a friend to a particular restaurant in that neighborhood, she almost immediately picks the shortest route.
• C)Dr. Caruthers , who has been working on a particularly thorny problem in microbiology for a number of months. She then suddenly realizes the solution to her problem, seemingly without effort.
• D)Jason, who has a flat tire while driving on a country road. He remembers having seen his dad change a flat tire before, so he doesn't hesitate to attempt the task himself. He is successful in the attempt and is soon on his way again.
• E)Patrick, who is planning to spend the day at the beach. He packs sunscreen and applies it to himself every two hours while he is at the beach because he doesn't want to get a sunburn.

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Definitions:

Academic Plans

Structured outlines or roadmaps developed to guide students through their academic careers, ensuring they meet all requirements for graduation.

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Work Habits

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Mindset

A set of attitudes or dispositions that shapes one's perceptions and behaviors.