Which of the following is an example of observational learning potentially influencing an attitude?
A) A voter listens to a political candidate speaking in a dark, noisy, and cramped auditorium.
B) A teacher smiles and nods when a student expresses a political view that the teacher likes.
C) Children watch a video that shows other children having fun recycling.
D) A woman tries sushi for the first time with her new boyfriend in a romantic setting.

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Observational learning involves watching and imitating the behavior of others. In this case, the children are watching a video that models pro-environmental behavior (recycling), which could potentially influence their attitude towards the environment and recycling. The other options do not necessarily involve observational learning or attitudes being influenced. A voter in a noisy environment is more likely to be influenced by emotions and heuristics than by observational learning. The teacher's smile and nod could indicate agreement, but it does not necessarily influence the student's attitude. Trying sushi for the first time in a romantic setting is a personal experience and does not involve observation of others.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Observational Learning