Observational Learning and Modeling (7C) Practice Test

A neuroscience lab investigates mechanisms that may support observational learning. Participants watch short clips of a hand performing a novel sequence of finger taps. Later, participants attempt the same sequence. The lab notes that some brain regions show activity both when participants watch the action and when they perform it. The lab wants to connect this finding to modeling. Which conclusion is most consistent with observational learning principles in this context?

A parent wants to teach a child to say “please” when requesting items. The parent models the behavior by saying “please” consistently when making requests to other family members. The parent does not prompt the child directly at first. After several days, the child begins adding “please” when asking for snacks, even though the child is not rewarded every time. Which behavior is most indicative of observational learning in this scenario?