Research has demonstrated that people are more likely to imitate behaviors if they have seen others rewarded for performing those behaviors, and less likely to imitate behaviors if they have seen others punished for performing those behaviors. This type of learning is known as ____.
A)instrumental learning
B)social learning
C)classical conditioning
D)operant conditioning

Question

Research has demonstrated that people are more likely to imitate behaviors if they have seen others rewarded for performing those behaviors, and less likely to imitate behaviors if they have seen others punished for performing those behaviors. This type of learning is known as ____. ​
A)instrumental learning
B)social learning ​
C)classical conditioning ​
D)operant conditioning ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This type of learning is known as social learning, as it involves observing and imitating the behaviors of others, especially in relation to the consequences (rewards or punishments) those behaviors produce.

Research Has Demonstrated That People Are More Likely to Imitate