Frank was watching a Saturday morning cartoon in which the main character kicked someone and took away a toy. Frank then walked across the room and kicked his brother Joe and took away Joe's toy just as the cartoon character had done on the TV show. According to social cognitive theory, Frank has just demonstrated
A) observational learning.
B) punishment.
C) reinforcement.
D) imprinting.

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Frank has just demonstrated observational learning, which is the process of learning by observing others' behavior and the consequences of that behavior. He saw the cartoon character kick someone and take away a toy, and he imitated that behavior with his brother.

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