observational leaning

Question 1

observational learning

Answer 1

Observational learning involves the acquisition of information, skills or behaviour through watching the performance of others, either directly or indirectly

Question 2

a model

Answer 2

is who or what is being observed and may be live or symbolic.

Question 3

a live model

Answer 3

is a real-life person who may be demonstrating, acting out and/or describing or explaining a behaviour.

Question 4

a symbolic model

Answer 4

is a real or fictional character displaying behaviour in books, movies, television programs, online and other media.

Question 5

attention

Answer 5

Learner closely watches and observes the model in order to observe the modeled behavior.

Question 6

retention

Answer 6

Learner mentally represents and recalls what has been observed.

Question 7

reproduction

Answer 7

Depending on their physical ability, the learner mimics/ imitates the mental representation into action.

Question 8

motivation

Answer 8

Learner must have the will/desire to reproduce.

Question 9

reinforcement

Answer 9

Influences the motivation of the learner to perform the observed behavior.