AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

LEARNING PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Form of altering behavior that involves mental processes and may result from observation or imitation
A
cognitive learning
B
cognitive map
C
latent learning
D
learned helplessness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Social Learning Theory? Social learning theory suggests that social behavior is learned by observing and imitating the behavior of others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social Learning Theory-the process of altering behavior by observing and imitating others. Refers to ALL learning in social situations-not concerned.

Detailed explanation-3: -Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience.

Detailed explanation-4: -Imitative learning is a type of social learning whereby new behaviors are acquired via imitation. Imitation aids in communication, social interaction, and the ability to modulate one’s emotions to account for the emotions of others, and is “essential for healthy sensorimotor development and social functioning".

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