Cheryl is trying to teach her son to do the laundry by watching her. According to observational learning theory, what must occur for Cheryl to be effective?
a) Her son must be motivated to learn how to do the laundry.
b) Her son must be able to complete other tasks while watching her.
c) Her son must always model the behavior immediately.
d) Cheryl must show her son how to do the laundry while she is making dinner.
Answer: A
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