AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we call a behavior that is learned from observations?
A
inherited behaviors
B
learned behaviors
C
imprinting
D
acquired traits
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Observational learning is the process of learning by watching the behaviors of others. The targeted behavior is watched, memorized, and then mimicked. Also known as shaping and modeling, observational learning is most common in children as they imitate behaviors of adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -Habituation, imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -3 Types of Behavioural Learning The behavioural psychology described three types of learning: Classical Conditioning, Observational Learning and Operant Conditioning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bandura identified three kinds of models: live, verbal, and symbolic. A live model demonstrates a behavior in person, as when Ben stood up on his surfboard so that Julian could see how he did it.

Detailed explanation-5: -Observational learning is sometimes called shaping, modeling, and vicarious reinforcement.

There is 1 question to complete.