Acquiring new responses by watching the behaviors of a teacher is an example of

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Observational learning involves acquiring new behaviors or responses by watching the actions and behaviors of others. In this case, the learner is acquiring new responses by watching the behaviors of the teacher. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a conditioned stimulus to elicit a response, while operant conditioning involves associating a behavior with a consequence to increase or decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring. Latent learning involves acquiring knowledge or skills without any obvious reinforcement or punishment. None of these other options fit the scenario described.

Acquiring New Responses by Watching the Behaviors of a Teacher