Our Ability to Learn by Witnessing the Behavior of Others

question 120

Multiple Choice

Our ability to learn by witnessing the behavior of others best illustrates

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

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a specific behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Extinction

Extinction in psychology refers to the diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is withheld; in biology, it pertains to the disappearance of species.

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Preparedness

The state of being readily equipped or in a state of readiness to confront and deal with various situations or challenges.