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Observational learning
/ɒbzəvˈeɪʃənəl lˈɜːnɪŋ/
/ɑːbzɚvˈeɪʃənəl lˈɜːnɪŋ/Observational learning
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a type of learning where individuals acquire new behaviors or skills by watching and imitating others
observational learning
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Example
Observational learning occurs when children mimic the behaviors of their parents or peers.
Observational learning plays a significant role in the transmission of cultural practices and traditions from one generation to the next.
In psychology experiments, researchers study observational learning by observing how subjects learn through observation and imitation.
Teachers can leverage observational learning by modeling desired behaviors and skills for students to observe and imitate in the classroom.
A common example of observational learning is when a child learns how to ride a bicycle by watching an older sibling demonstrate the skill.
