According to psychologist Albert Bandura, four processes are involved in observational learning. Which of the following is NOT one of those processes?
A) attention to the behavior that is to be imitated
B) forming and storing a mental representation of the behavior to be imitated
C) immediate reinforcement for the imitated action
D) transforming the mental representation into actions that can be performed

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The four processes involved in observational learning, according to Bandura, are attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation. Immediate reinforcement for the imitated action is not one of these processes. However, motivation plays a role in determining whether the observer will imitate the behavior, and reinforcement can influence motivation.

According to Psychologist Albert Bandura, Four Processes Are Involved in Observational