Observational Learning
- Observational learning is learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others. It is a form of social learning which takes various forms, based on various processes.
- Albert Bandura is known as the originator of social learning theory and the theoretical construct of self-efficacy.
- A mirror neuron is a neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another.
Neonatal (newborn) macaque imitating facial expressions.
