Question

Give 1 real-world example for each of the following

1. Mere exposure effect

2. Single-trial learning

3. Observational learning

Answer 1

1. Mere exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon in which the more you expose to something, more you prefer for it.In other words, mere exposure to something will lead you to prefer it. For example you listen to a particular song for several times, the chances are very high that you like it when you hear it for the next time.
2. Single trial learning is also known as one trial learning. As the name implies, the learning occurs just after single pairing of stimuli with response. Repetition is not necessary for strengthening the learning. For example, if you are spending in a park and you hear a whisle of security, and all the others are left the park because it is park closing time, the next time you hear the whistle you take it as a cue to leave the park.
3. Observational learning is a social learning which occurs by observing the behaviours of others. For example, a child learns to ask for chocolate because he learned that his/her siblings used to ask for choclate.