Question

what was summarized in albert banduras original, classic experiment with the bobo dolls?
it was made evident that classical conditioning only works if the stimulus and response are predictable.
it clearly identified that classical conditioning can create fear and condition emotions.
it clearly identified that some form of reinforcement is always required, shortly after a target behavior, in order for learning to occur.
it clearly showed that punishment is not effective for aggressive behaviors.
it was made clear that children often engage in aggressive behavior upon seeing adults demonstrate aggressive behavior.

Explanation:

Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment focused on observational learning. In the experiment, children watched adults interact with Bobo Dolls (either aggressively or non - aggressively). The key finding was related to imitative behavior.

• The first option about classical conditioning and predictability is incorrect as Bandura's work was about observational learning, not classical conditioning.
• The second option about classical conditioning creating fear (which is related to Watson's Little Albert experiment, not Bandura's) is wrong.
• The third option about reinforcement for learning (more related to operant conditioning, e.g., Skinner's work) is not relevant to Bandura's observational learning focus.
• The fourth option about punishment and aggression is not the main takeaway. Bandura's experiment was more about the imitation of behavior (aggression in this case) rather than the ineffectiveness of punishment.
• The fifth option aligns with Bandura's social learning theory. He showed that children can imitate the aggressive behavior they observe in adults.

Answer:

It was made clear that children often engage in aggressive behavior upon seeing adults demonstrate aggressive behavior.