Which psychological term describes learning that occurs by observing and imitating others, as demonstrated in Bandura's Bobo doll experiment?
- A. Observational learning ✓
- B. Classical conditioning
- C. Operant conditioning
- D. Habituation
Correct answer
A. Observational learning
Explanation
Observational learning (social learning), studied by Albert Bandura, describes learning behaviors by watching and imitating others rather than through direct reinforcement.