Dr. Chu believes that his patient, Samuel, has learned his fear of snakes from watching his mother's negative reactions to snakes.Dr. Chu believes in a _____ explanation of stress-related behaviour.

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Observational learning, also known as social learning or modelling, suggests that people can learn by observing the behaviours of others and the consequences that follow those behaviours. In this case, Samuel may have learned that snakes are dangerous and to be feared because he has observed his mother's fearful reaction to them.

Dr Chu Believes That His Patient, Samuel, Has Learned His