How Do the Phenomena of Latent and Observational Learning Force

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Essay

How do the phenomena of latent and observational learning force a reconsideration of the view of learning offered by classical and operant conditioning theorists? Provide as thoughtful a response as you can.

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Definitions:

Branches

The divisions or subdivisions of a field or subject, such as the various branches of science or knowledge.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Metabolic Activity

The biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy and elimination of waste products.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, improving the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.