A form of social learning that occurs when responses to a particular stimulus lead to positive outcomes or allow the person to avoid negative outcomes is called ________.

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This definition best fits instrumental conditioning, also known as operant conditioning, in which individuals learn to associate a behavior with a consequence (positive or negative) and adjust their behavior accordingly. Classical conditioning involves learning to associate a neutral stimulus with a biologically significant stimulus, while observational learning involves learning through observing the behavior of others. The zone of proximal development refers to the range of tasks that an individual can perform with assistance but not independently, and social outcomes learning is not a commonly used term in psychology.

A Form of Social Learning That Occurs When Responses to a Particular