Video 1 Observational Learning

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to observational learning and its principles.

Observational Learning

A type of learning that takes place between two individuals, typically involving a model and an observer.

Model

The person who emits the behavior to be imitated in observational learning.

Observer

The individual whose behavior is changed by viewing the model in observational learning.

Social Learning

Another term for observational learning, emphasizing the social context in which behaviors are learned.

Albert Bandura

The psychologist who developed the social learning theory, which laid the groundwork for understanding observational learning.

Contagious Behavior

A somewhat reflexive behavior that is triggered by someone else's actions, such as yawning or smiling.

Stimulus Enhancement

A form of observational learning where attention is drawn to a particular area or item, influencing behaviors.

Orienting Response

A reflexive behavior that occurs when individuals turn to pay attention to something that another individual points to or looks at.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process that involves associating a behavior with its consequences, reinforcing or punishing the behavior.

Non-Human Examples of Stimulus Enhancement

Examples in animals, such as cats marking territory or dogs responding to human gestures to orient attention.