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Question

Which of the following behaviours is not a stage of observational learning?

The correct answer is
Exploring the environment

Observational learning, a concept developed by Albert Bandura, refers to learning that occurs by watching others (models). This learning process is typically broken down into distinct stages.

Understanding Observational Learning Stages

The key stages required for observational learning are:

  • Attention: The learner must pay attention to the model's behavior. Option 4, Pay attention to the model's behaviour, directly relates to this stage.
  • Retention: The learner must be able to remember the observed behavior. Option 2, Remember what was observed, corresponds to this retention stage.
  • Reproduction: The learner must possess the physical and cognitive ability to actually perform the behavior.
  • Motivation: The learner must have the desire or incentive to imitate the behavior. Option 1, Be motivated to reproduce the behaviour, reflects this motivation stage.

Identifying Behavior Outside Observational Learning Stages

Option 3, Exploring the environment, describes a general behavior related to curiosity and discovery. While exploration might be a precursor to or occur alongside observational learning, it is not considered one of the specific, sequential stages Bandura outlined for how observational learning takes place.

Therefore, exploring the environment is the behavior that is not a stage of observational learning.

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Important Questions from Theories of Learning

  1. Which of the following theory has contributed a lot towards the development of teaching machines and programmed learning.
  2. Arrange the following principles of Observational Learning according to Bandura in correct sequence :

    (i) Motivational Processes
    (ii) Attentional Processes
    (iii) Production Processes
    (iv) Retention Processes

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  3. Match List I with List II :

    List - IList - II
    (a)Socio cultural theory(i)Skinner
    (b)Psycho social theory(ii)Freud
    (c)Ecological systems theory(iii)Bronfen brennee
    (d)Psycho sexual theory(iv)Bandura
    (e)Social learning theory(v)Erikson
    (vi)Vygotsky

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  4. Which of these theorists contributed to behaviourism ?
    (a) Pavlov
    (b) Skinner
    (c) Watson
    (d) Voigt
    Code :
  5. Match the List-I with List-II
    LIST ILIST II
    A. Premak principleI. The rapid change in performance levl as the size of reinforcement is varied
    B. Zeigarnik effectII. Reinforcement strengthens the neighboring response in addition to the response that it produced
    C. Crespi effectIII. The opportunity to engage in a frequently occurring activity can be used to reinforce a less frequently occurring activity
    D. Spread of effectIV. The tendency to remember incomplete tasks longer than complete ones

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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