Unlike operant or classical conditioning, in observational learning, ____.
A) direct reinforcement is necessary to establish behavior
B) new behaviors can be learned by watching others
C) reinforcement must precede the person's action
D) reinforcers are not necessary to maintain a behavior

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Observational learning, as described by Albert Bandura, involves learning new behaviors by watching and imitating others (models). This process does not require direct reinforcement of the behavior for the learner, distinguishing it from operant and classical conditioning.

Unlike Operant or Classical Conditioning, in Observational Learning, ____