Explain how behaviors can be acquired through social learning.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Social learning theory requires that the organism who is learning observes the behavior of another organism and the consequences that occur as a result of the demonstrated behavior. Vicarious reinforcement of the behavior can occur if the consequences following one’s behavior is favorable, meaning that the observer may be more likely to mimic the behavior of another that has been reinforced.