In a laboratory experiment, a rat in a maze learns the quickest route to a piece of cheese after several attempts. This is an example of observational learning.

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This is an example of operant conditioning, specifically trial-and-error learning, where the rat learns through its own actions and the consequences that follow (finding the cheese). Observational learning involves learning by observing others and their behaviors.

In a Laboratory Experiment, a Rat in a Maze Learns