Ian, age 2, was watching his father hammer a nail. His father hit his own thumb and then used several expletives. As his father went in the house for a Band-Aid, Ian went over to the nail, picked up the hammer, pretended to hit his finger, and repeated the expletives. This scenario is an example of what kind of learning?
a. observational.
b. operant.
c. classical.
d. imitative.

Respuesta :

An observational learning is shown by Ian as he replicates the action of his father who hit his own thumb and used several expletives.

What is an observational learning?

An observational learning refers to process of learning that is made possible through the watching or observation of the behaviors of others.

This type of learning is characterized by when an individuals watched, memorized and mimicked the  targeted behavior.

Therefore, the Option A is correct.

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