Learning that occurs when someone watches others get rewarded or punished for behavior is known as __________.
A) operant conditioning
B) social learning
C) classical conditioning
D) variable-ratio reinforcement

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Social learning is when someone learns from observing others being rewarded or punished for certain behaviors. Operant conditioning involves learning through consequences and rewards for certain behaviors. Classical conditioning is when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a response or behavior. Variable-ratio reinforcement involves rewarding a behavior after an unpredictable number of times.

Learning That Occurs When Someone Watches Others Get Rewarded or Punished