Which of the following statements is/are related to observational learning?
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- Remembering the steps to perform a task
- A person in a dinner wants to know how to use the utensils by watching others
- A person uses chocolate to motivate his son to perform the task
- A person is capable of reproducing the action after viewing it
The Correct Option is A, B, D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding observational learning.
Observational learning, also known as social learning or modeling, occurs when an individual learns by observing the actions of others and the consequences of those actions. It involves attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation to learn by watching others.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Correct, remembering the steps to perform a task is part of observational learning, where one retains information learned from others.
- (B) Correct, learning by watching others is a key characteristic of observational learning, such as learning how to use utensils at a dinner.
- (C) Incorrect, using a reward (chocolate) to motivate someone is an example of operant conditioning, not observational learning.
- (D) Correct, the ability to reproduce the observed action is part of the observational learning process.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answers are (A), (B), and (D).
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