observational learning
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observational learning (uncountable)
Learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people.
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Observational learning can even encourage behaviors that were previously forbidden (for example, the violent behavior towards the Bobo doll that children imitated in Albert Bandura's study).
Observational learning can also influence behaviors that are similar to, but not identical to, the ones being modeled.
Observational learning can be an active process in many Indigenous American communities.
Observational learning can be seen taking place in many domains of Indigenous communities.
Observational learning occurs through observing negative and positive behaviors.
The monkey performed a different method and finally succeeded after trial and error. citation Peer model influences Observational learning is very beneficial when there are positive, reinforcing peer models involved.