Dan and Joel,both four-year olds,have been watching reruns of Superman on television.Joel's mother recently found the boys standing on the garage roof,ready to try flying.What best accounts for the boys' behaviour?
A)shaping
B)delayed reinforcement
C)observational learning
D)immediate reinforcement

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The boys' behavior can be best accounted for by observational learning. They have been watching Superman on television and trying to imitate his behavior of flying. This behavior is a classic example of observational learning.

Dan and Joel,both Four-Year Olds,have Been Watching Reruns of Superman