Question

In social learning, “vicarious reinforcement” occurs when a learner______.

Options

• Directly experiences a reward for behaviour.

• Observes another being rewarded or punished.

• Imitates a behaviour without consequences.

• Rehearses behaviour mentally before acting.

Answer 1

In social learning, “vicarious reinforcement” occurs when a learner observes another being rewarded or punished.

Explanation:

Vicarious reinforcement involves learning from the observed outcomes of others’ actions.