A student learns a complex laboratory procedure by watching an expert perform it but does not receive any direct reward. Bandura’s theory predicts learning because:
A.Reinforcement is always necessary for learning
B.Observation can produce learning without direct reinforcement
C.Conditioning requires punishment
D.Insight cannot occur through observation
Correct Answer:
B. Observation can produce learning without direct reinforcement
Observational learning can occur without direct reinforcement.