In the famous humorist,Will Rogers' saying,"There are three kinds of men:the one that learns by reading,the few that learn by observation,and the rest of 'em that have to pee on the electric fence for themselves",what learning theory best fits learning by observation?
A)Reinforcement
B)Goal setting
C)Social learning
D)Expectancy

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Social learning theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others. This theory suggests that individuals can learn new behaviors and patterns of thinking by observing others and then reproducing these behaviors themselves. Therefore, learning by observation is best explained by the social learning theory.

In the Famous Humorist,Will Rogers' Saying,"There Are Three Kinds of Men:the