What is the role of social learning in media and education?

Assertion (A): The process of social learning depends upon indirect experiences and formal learning.

Reason (R):   Most of social learning is based on imitation or successful behaviours depicted in media.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

Correct Ans: (A)

Explanation: –

The process of social learning indeed depends on both indirect experiences and formal learning. This theory suggests that individuals learn by observing others, which can be influenced by experiences depicted in media, including imitation and the reinforcement of behaviors. Therefore, both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are true.

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