Ch6.3- Observational Learning

Question 1

Learning that results from watching the consequences of someone else’s actions is called…

a) vicarious learning
b) observational learning
c) imitation

Answer 1

a) vicarious learning

Question 2

Theory of learning that adds to the stimulus-response theory by adding Observation:

Answer 2

Stimulus-Organism-Response theory (S-O-R theory)

Question 3

Changes in behaviour and knowledge that result from watching others is called…

a) vicarious learning
b) observational learning
c) imitation

Answer 3

b) observational learning

Question 4

Learning that is not immediately expressed by a response until the organism is rewarded for doing so is called…

Answer 4

Latent learning

Question 5

Observational learning requires..

a) attention
b) memory
c) ability to reproduce behaviour
d) motivation
e) all of the above

Answer 5

e)

Question 6

Which is more effective at changing behaviour: observational learning that reinforces an action, or observational learning that witnesses a punishment?

Answer 6

Observational learning is far more efficient that punishment.

Question 7

Recreating someone else’s motor expression or behaviour to accomplish a specific goal is called…

a) vicarious learning
b) observational learning
c) imitation

Answer 7

c) imitation