In an experiment, preschool children watched an adult woman repeatedly punch a Bobo doll (a large plastic toy that bounces back when hit), punctuating her smacks and kicks with instructive comments. They then saw what consequences she received. This experiment was emulating whose theory?

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The experiment described is emulating Albert Bandura's social learning theory, which posits that individuals learn behaviors through observation, imitation, and modeling of others, and that reinforcement or punishment of such behaviors can shape their future occurrence.

In an Experiment, Preschool Children Watched an Adult Woman Repeatedly