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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This scenario is an example of indirect reinforcement because Aaron learned from observing the consequences of Charlie's actions without experiencing them directly himself. There is no mention of reward or punishment being used to shape Aaron's behavior, and negative reinforcement refers to the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior, which is not evident in this scenario. Role taking and critical evaluation are not applicable in this context.

Aaron Was Four Years Old When He Saw His Elder