The type of learning explained by Albert Bandura is also known as

Correct option is B

Albert Bandura, a renowned psychologist, shifted the focus of learning theory from purely behavioral responses (like rewards and punishments) to the cognitive processes involved in social environments. His work bridges the gap between behaviorism and cognitive psychology.
The correct answer is (b) Observational Learning.
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· Observational Learning (b): Bandura proposed that people can learn new information and behaviors by watching others. This process does not necessarily require direct experience or immediate reinforcement. It is the foundation of his Social Learning Theory.
· The Bobo Doll Experiment: This is the most famous study associated with Bandura. He demonstrated that children who observed an adult acting aggressively toward an inflatable doll were significantly more likely to imitate that aggressive behavior themselves.
· The Four Meditational Processes: Bandura identified four steps necessary for observational learning to occur:
1. Attention: The learner must pay attention to the model.
2. Retention: The learner must remember the behavior.
3. Reproduction: The learner must have the physical/mental ability to perform the behavior.
4. Motivation: The learner must have a reason (reinforcement) to perform the behavior.