Question

Jerry, who can't sit still for a minute, sees his classmate, Mike, getting a sticker for sitting quietly in his seat. Jerry decides to stop fidgeting and begins to sit still in the hope of getting a sticker for his sticker collection. Which behavioral theory is in effect here?

Answer 1

Observational learning is in effect here.

Step-by-step explanation:

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. By seeing -observing that Mike got a sticker Jerry learns that if he is still he might get a reward - sticker.