What is an example of observational learning?
A) A baby garter snake captures and eats a slug.
B) A chick's gaping mouth induces a feeding response in a parent bird.
C) A European cuckoo hatchling pushes the host bird's egg out of the nest.
D) A male fruit fly waves his wings at a female fruit fly during courtship.
E) A marmoset monkey mimicking another marmoset in successfully opening a container

Question

What is an example of observational learning?  
A) A baby garter snake captures and eats a slug.
B) A chick's gaping mouth induces a feeding response in a parent bird.
C) A European cuckoo hatchling pushes the host bird's egg out of the nest.
D) A male fruit fly waves his wings at a female fruit fly during courtship.
E) A marmoset monkey mimicking another marmoset in successfully opening a container

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Observational learning involves acquiring new behaviors or knowledge by watching others. In this case, the marmoset monkey learned how to successfully open a container by observing and mimicking another marmoset. Option A involves instinctive behavior, Option B involves an innate response, Option C involves parasitic behavior, and Option D involves innate courtship behavior.

What Is an Example of Observational Learning