A girl learns that whenever her brother shares his cookie with her, her mother gives him a piece of candy. The girl starts sharing her treats with her friends when they come over in the hopes of getting a similar reward. The girl's learning to share is an example of ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) contingency theory
D) observational learning

Question

A girl learns that whenever her brother shares his cookie with her, her mother gives him a piece of candy. The girl starts sharing her treats with her friends when they come over in the hopes of getting a similar reward. The girl's learning to share is an example of ________.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) contingency theory 
D) observational learning

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The girl is learning to share by observing her brother's behavior and the reward he receives, which is an example of observational learning.

A Girl Learns That Whenever Her Brother Shares His Cookie