What does "observational learning" mean?

Learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people.

Observational learning

Q: What is a synonym for "observational learning"?

Common synonyms include: childish aping, classroom mimicry, field observations, imitation learning, imitation pattern, imitations.

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Learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and, in the case of imitation learning, replicating novel behavior executed by other people. uncountable

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childish aping classroom mimicry field observations imitation learning imitation pattern imitations

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