observational learning
Learning by observing others.
model
Person observed in observational learning.
modeling
Process of observing and imitating a specific behavior.
Albert Bandura
Major figure in the study of observational learning and several other important topics.
vicarious learning
Learning by seeing the consequences of another person's behavior.
mirror neurons
Brain cells located in the front of the brain that activate when performing certain actions or when observing another do so.
antisocial behavior
Negative, destructive, unhelpful behavior.
prosocial behavior
Positive, constructive, helpful behavior.