In Observational Learning, It Is Difficult to Predict What an Organism

question 12

Multiple Choice

In observational learning, it is difficult to predict what an organism will learn because:

• A) learning occurs during copying but not during observation.
• B) it is not always possible to determine what the organism perceives from the model.
• C) the behavior can often be explained by instrumental conditioning rather than by observational learning.
• D) it is hard to determine whether feedback is being provided to the observer.

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Definitions:

Nonlinear Systems

Systems in which the output is not directly proportional to the input, often characterized by complex, unpredictable behavior.

Wildly Different Results

Refers to outcomes that significantly diverge from what was expected or from each other in a particular context.

Starting Conditions

The circumstances or parameters in place at the beginning of a project or process, which can affect its progress and outcome.

Complex Systems

Systems composed of interconnected parts which exhibit unpredictable and non-linear behavior, making them challenging to understand fully.