Aaron was four years old when he saw his elder brother Charlie throw a firecracker into a fire. There was a loud explosion, and Charlie's face got burnt. Therefore, Aaron learnt from a young age never to play with fire. This scenario is an example of _____.

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Aaron learned not to play with fire by observing the consequences of his brother's actions, which is an example of indirect reinforcement. He didn't experience the negative outcome himself but learned from someone else's experience.

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