Question

Which of the following must be in place for observational learning to occur?

A) Retention and multiple attempts at success
B) Attention to model and motivation to imitate
C) Attention to instructor and making connections
D) Motivation and lack of basic necessities

Answer 1

Answer: B) Attention to model and motivation to imitate

Step-by-step explanation:

You are quite right, the answer is indeed option B but let me add a bit of an explanation.

Observational learning is a form of learning that involves observing the subject in question with a view to imitate the behavior or characteristics of the subject afterwards. For instance, children learning how to play a certain game by watching others do the same.

For Observational learning to happen however, attention needs to be paid to the subject/ model to properly grasp the behavior of interest. There must also be a motivation to imitate the behavior of interest for the person to even begin to observe the behavior and assimilate it in the first place.