Question

what is observational learning

Answer 1

Definition. Observational learning, also called social learning theory, occurs when an observer's behavior changes after viewing the behavior of a model. An observer's behavior can be affected by the positive or negative consequences–called vicariousreinforcement or vicarious punishment– of a model's behavior.Observational learning islearning that occurs through observing the behavior of others. It is a form of social learningwhich takes various forms, based on various processes.A tremendous amount of learninghappens through this process of watching and imitating others. In psychology, this is known as observational learning. Observational learning is sometimes also referred to as shaping, modeling, and vicarious reinforcement

Answer 2

Observational learning means gaining knowledge by giving proper focus or attention to what you are seeing before you.
As Rabindranath Tagore did .
Observations isn't just limited to science but to everything we speak , hear or see.
It means if we are eager to know about something we observe something.
According to me and many great observations give us more knowledge than sitting in a compacked room mugging up chapters.
If my answer is inappropriate then I am extremely sorry!
But I tried my best.