Question

Identify the features that apply to instrumental learning. Feature 1: Learning is initiated by rewards and punishments Feature 2: Learning occurs when an event is associated with automatic behaviors Feature 3: Learning is possible without engaging in activities that could be risky Feature 4: Expectations of pleasant social experiences can initiate learning. Feature 5: It involves modeling the behavior of others. Feature 6: Learning is originated from previous experiences.

Answer 1

The features that apply to instrumental learning are Feature 1 and 6.

Learning is initiated by rewards and punishments Feature

Learning is originated from previous experiences.

Explanation:

The theory of instrumental learning refers to the process of learning things by the consequences. It is also known as Operant Conditioning. The theory states that the consequences of certain things will ultimately affect the response to those things. The stimuli that is developed within an individual by itself is known to be  conditioned reinforcement.

Learning process of an individual will be affected to a greater extent based on the punishments and rewards that are associated with an individual's act. For instance, praising an individual for good acts and punishing or scolding for wrong acts develop a learning of doing only good things to others. Thus learning process originates from the experience that are gained by an individual in past. The features of instrumental learning from the given options are feature one and six.