In order for observational learning to lead to new response patterns,Bandura claims that those patterns must be
A)symbolically represented in memory.
B)physically enacted immediately.
C)followed by reinforcement on a continuous schedule.
D)attended to in an accurate and unbiased manner.

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Symbolic representation in memory is a crucial component of observational learning, as individuals must encode the observed behavior into a mental representation in order to reproduce it later. This is distinct from physically enacting the behavior immediately (choice B) or being reinforced on a continuous schedule (choice C), though those factors may also affect whether the behavior is learned and maintained. Attention to the observed behavior in an accurate and unbiased manner (choice D) is also important for effective observational learning, but it is not sufficient on its own.

In Order for Observational Learning to Lead to New Response