Observational Learning in Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment

Medium Unit 4: Learning Observational Learning

Observational learning is a critical concept in psychology, particularly highlighted by Albert Bandura’s research. A well-known experiment that demonstrates this principle was conducted with children who observed an adult behaving aggressively towards a Bobo doll. The children were later given the opportunity to play with the same doll. This experiment aimed to investigate the extent to which children would imitate the observed behavior.

In this context, which of the following statements best represents the principle of observational learning as demonstrated by Bandura's study?

Children who observed the aggressive adult showed no signs of imitation toward the Bobo doll.

Children will learn through direct reinforcement and not through observation.

Observational learning can occur without any intention to learn from the behavior of others.

Children will only imitate behavior that is rewarded, while ignoring unreinforced behaviors.

Children who observed the aggressive actions tended to replicate those actions, demonstrating that learning can occur through observation.

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