John sees others being praised for using good penmanship and now he attempts to use good penmanship. This behavior is reflective of ________ learning
A) observational
B) conditional
C) operant
D) conformist
Answer: A
Rationale: Observational learning involves changes in behavior and knowledge that result from watching others. Observing someone being rewarded for a behavior facilitates imitation of the same behaviors that bring about rewards.
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