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According to Albert Bandura, children learn many things by watching others. This process is known as:
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OTET 2026 Social Studies Question Paper (5-Jul-2026)
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Observational learning
Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory proposes that children learn behaviours by watching and imitating models around them, a process he termed observational learning (also called modelling), as demonstrated in his Bobo doll experiment.
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- Arrange the following keypoints of Bandura's theory in chronological order:
A. Bandura and Walter introduced the concept of modelling behaviour through observation.
B. Bandura proposed the social learning theory, emphasizing observational learning.
C. The concept of reciprocal determinism, where personal environmental, and behaviour factors interact.
D. The example of aggressive children demonstrating how behavioural environment influence each other was used to explain reciprocal determinism.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
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TheoryLIST-II
AttributesA. Signaling theory I. Individuals take actions that will likely increase their future earnings B. Human capital theory II. Individuals choose a course of action that is most in line with their personal preferences C. Behaviourism III. Information asymmetry D. Theory of rational choice IV. Study of politics should begin with society
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - What are correct according to Jean Piaget?
A. The emergence of logical thought
B. Dealing with abstractions as well as reality
C. Learning to represent the world internally
D. Morality judged in terms of consequences
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