Dr. Landry is conducting an observational learning study in which the model is either similar or dissimilar to the participant. Dr. Landry thinks that participants are more likely to imitate the behavior of similar than of dissimilar models. This is a(n) ________.
A) theory
B) operational definition
C) hypothesis
D) conclusion

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Dr. Landry's statement is a proposed explanation or prediction (hypothesis) about the relationship between the similarity of a model and the likelihood of imitation by participants in the observational learning study.

Dr Landry Is Conducting an Observational Learning Study in Which