Who would be most likely to emphasize the importance of observational learning?
Correct answer: B. Bandura
- A. Watson
- B. Bandura
- C. Skinner
- D. Pavlov
Explanation
Bandura emphasized observational learning, showing that people can acquire behavior by watching models without directly experiencing reinforcement. Watson and Skinner are more closely associated with behaviorism and conditioning, while Pavlov studied classical conditioning.
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