Which of the following statements about social learning is FALSE?
A) All individual members of the population are probably capable of learning appropriate responses on their own.
B) Most types of learning can occur only in groups.
C) Social learning is generally a safer way to learn about the world than is individual learning.
D) Social learning is more efficient than individual trial-and-error learning.

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Most types of learning do not require groups and can occur individually. Social learning specifically refers to learning that occurs within a social context, but it does not mean that most learning types can only happen in groups. Individual learning, observational learning, and other forms can occur outside of group settings.

Which of the Following Statements About Social Learning Is FALSE