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experience

n.

1. an event that is actually lived through, as opposed to one that is imagined or thought about.

2. the present contents of consciousness.

3. a stimulus that has resulted in learning. —experiential adj.

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November 24th 2024

modeling theory

modeling theory

the idea that changes in behavior, cognition, or emotional state result from observing someone else’s behavior or the consequences of that behavior. See observational learning; social learning theory.