learning observational learning Wikipedia:Observational_learning biological_process Observation here is used in a broad sense to include perception of the behavior of others via any form or combination of forms of sensory perception (visual, auditory etc). Observational learning is broader than imitative learning in that it does not require a duplication of the behavior exhibited by the model. dos Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others. GO:0098597 2014-04-10T11:07:10Z