The Bandura requirement for observational learning that involves focusing on the model's behavior is known as

• A. Retention
• B. Motivation
• C. Attention
• D. Modeling

Answer: (C)

Attention is the focus on the model's behavior that makes observational learning possible. You have to notice and attend to what the model is doing in order to learn it; without paying attention, the rest of the process—retention, reproduction, and motivation—cannot occur. Retention involves storing what you've observed so you can recall it later. Motivation is the drive to perform the observed behavior, often influenced by expected outcomes or rewards. Modeling is the act of demonstrating the behavior itself, which provides the learning stimulus. For example, if someone watches a task being performed with clear steps and cues and pays attention, they can later remember and imitate the behavior.