Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

How does observational learning differ from classical conditioning?

1. Observational learning is a learning process during which nconsidered, while classical conditioning focuses on well-considered decisions

2. Observational learning focuses on acquiring knowledge from others, while classical conditioning focuses on the conditioning of behaviors

3. Observational learning uses memories to learn, while classical conditioning uses rewards and punishments

4. Observational learning is an unconscious process, while classical conditioning is a conscious process

The correct answer is: Observational learning focuses on acquiring knowledge from others, while classical conditioning focuses on the conditioning of behaviors

Observational learning differs from classical conditioning because it primarily focuses on acquiring knowledge from others through observing their behavior, while classical conditioning involves the conditioning of behaviors through the use of rewards and punishments. Additionally, observational learning is a conscious process where individuals actively pay attention to, retain, and reproduce observed behaviors, while classical conditioning can occur unconsciously through repeated pairings of a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they either focus on different aspects of learning or attribute incorrect processes to each type of learning. An individual's decisions or memories may play a role in learning, but they are not the defining difference between observational learning and classical conditioning.