Which of the following determnes whether a new response learned through modeling will be repeated?
A) whether the learner saw the behavior performed more than once
B) whether the learner receives normal reinforcement or feedback for the modeled behavior
C) whether the model praised the learner for observing the behavior and whether the learner reciprocated the reinforcement
D) whether the learner observed the model in a real-life or filmed setting

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The reinforcement or feedback that the learner receives for the modeled behavior is the key factor in whether the behavior will be repeated. This is known as vicarious reinforcement, which means the learner sees the model being reinforced for a certain behavior, and is more likely to imitate that behavior if they believe it will also lead to reinforcement for themselves. The other choices are not necessarily determining factors in whether the behavior will be repeated.

Which of the Following Determnes Whether a New Response Learned