2011
DOI: 10.1007/bf03393102
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Understanding Observational Learning: An Interbehavioral Approach

Abstract: Observational learning is an important area in the field of psychology and behavior science more generally. Given this, it is essential that behavior analysts articulate a sound theory of how behavior change occurs through observation. This paper begins with an overview of seminal research in the area of observational learning, followed by a consideration of common behavior analytic conceptualizations of these findings. The interbehavioral perspective is then outlined, shedding light on some difficulties with … Show more

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“…Researchers have suggested that “behavioral change can and does occur through observation, even when such observation is incidental, occurring in the context of other activities.”[17] By providing a checklist with components for both observation and reflection, even the observers had the opportunity for planned, active learning. Structured feedback by the moderator and peers prompted students to analyze their performance and also reflect-on action.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Researchers have suggested that “behavioral change can and does occur through observation, even when such observation is incidental, occurring in the context of other activities.”[17] By providing a checklist with components for both observation and reflection, even the observers had the opportunity for planned, active learning. Structured feedback by the moderator and peers prompted students to analyze their performance and also reflect-on action.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors concluded that only when participants learned to monitor both the correct and incorrect responses of their peers during observation sessions did they show acquisition of new sight words. These results are promising because they indicate that children with autism can be taught to discriminate the correct and incorrect responses of others and that perhaps learning this discrimination is a fundamental precondition for observational learning to occur (Deguchi, 1984;Fryling, Johnston, & Hayes, 2011;Masia & Chase, 1997).…”
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“…This finding tentatively corroborates observational learning theory, which postulates that performance of observationally learned responses is regulated by incentive processes (Bandura & Jeffery, ). However, Fryling, Johnston, and Hayes () pointed out that, while observations of aversive consequences seem to be very relevant for performance, observations with reinforcement versus no consequences at all do not seem to make a difference. The present studies suggest that praise plays a role for performance as well.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%