Regarding Observational Learning, Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 80

Multiple Choice

Regarding observational learning, which of the following is FALSE?

• A)The influence of modeling is weaker when the model is similar to the learner.
• B)Modeling influences a wide range of human behaviors, from forming opinions to ways of resolving conflicts with others.
• C)Observational learning has been found to play a greater role in the development of phobias than direct conditioning.
• D)Through observational learning, people become capable of behaviors before they have even practiced those behaviors.
• E)People are more likely to imitate models that receive rewards for performing the observed behavior.

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