section_path: Types/Associative learning/Observational learning
section_name: Observational learning
paragraph_text: 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. In humans, this form of learning seems to not need reinforcement to occur, but instead, requires a social model such as a parent, sibling, friend, or teacher with surroundings.