Asked by Jamila Chase on Jun 05, 2024
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Trudy's mother is afraid of bees.Her mother always screams and runs away every time she sees them.Trudy, seeing her mother's response, also runs and screams every time she sees a bee.In this case, Trudy's behavior can be explained by which theory?
A) Social-cognitive learning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Observational learning
D) Operant conditioning
Observational Learning
A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.
Classical Conditioning
Form of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a stimulus that naturally elicits a response, thereby making the neutral stimulus itself sufficient to elicit the same response.
Operant Conditioning
A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.
- Gain insight into how conditioning and learning theories contribute to the development of phobias.
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leticia ortizJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Trudy's behavior is likely due to observing and imitating her mother's fear and response to bees, which falls under the theory of observational learning.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how conditioning and learning theories contribute to the development of phobias.