What is the main idea of social learning theory?

A) Behavior is motivated by the consequences we receive for the behavior: reinforcements and punishments.
B) Fear is a conditioned response.
C) Learning can occur when a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.
D) One can learn new behaviors by observing others.

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Renaldi Daniels · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Social learning theory, primarily associated with Albert Bandura, posits that people can learn new behaviors and acquire new information by observing the actions of others. This theory emphasizes the importance of modeling, imitation, and observational learning, rather than just focusing on the direct consequences of actions (reinforcements and punishments) or the principles of classical conditioning.

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