Vicarious Reinforcement: The Power Of Observing Others’ Rewards And Consequences
Vicarious reinforcement is a form of learning where an individual observes the consequences of another person’s behavior and changes their own behavior accordingly. It includes observational learning, social learning, and indirect reinforcement. Vicarious reinforcement plays a crucial role in socialization, moral development, and skill acquisition, as individuals learn by observing and imitating others. Role modeling,…