Priya has a son called Arlo who is 20 months old. Priya is trying to teach Arlo how to brush his teeth by demonstrating to him how she holds and moves the toothbrush. She makes sure he is watching her closely. Priya praises Arlo, saying “super brushing!” and giving him a high-five, every time he copies her correctly. Arlo smiles and giggles each time he manages to brush his teeth on his own.
Discuss how social learning theory could account for Arlo learning to brush his teeth. Refer to the description above in your answer.
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