In order to learn behaviors through observation, the observers create a mental representation of a. all the possible outcomes of the specific behavior b. the model performing the behavior repeatedly c. a completely novel behavior, which reinforces the old d. the specific behavior and its consequences

D. the specific behavior and its consequences.              

Explanation:

Behavior learned through observation is one of the forms of social learning. It requires observing another person to learn the desired behavior. According to Albert Bandura observational learning requires retention, attention, reproduction, and motivation.

Types:

1. Habituation.

2. Classical conditioning.

3. Operant conditioning.

4. Observational learning.

5. Sensitization.

In order to learn behaviors through observation, the observers create a mental representation of the specific behavior and its consequences.

the specific behavior and its consequences

Explanation:

experiments.

surveys.

questionnaires.

interviews.

case studies.

participant and non-participant observation.

observational trials.

studies using the delphi method.