It is very likely that you learned how to turn on the TV and change channels as a young child without your parents ever specifically teaching you to do so. (In fact, your parents were probably happier when they had control over the TV.) In this case, your learning would, most likely, be an example of

A) observational learning.
B) modelling.
C) operant conditioning.
D) classical conditioning.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Observational learning occurs when we learn through observing others' behavior, without explicit instructional guidance or reinforcement. In this case, the child likely observed their parents or others using the TV and picked up the behavior through observation. Modelling, which refers to learning specific behaviors and attitudes by observing and imitating others, is a type of observational learning. However, operant conditioning and classical conditioning involve explicit reinforcement or punishment, which is not present in this example of learning how to use a TV.

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