Observational learning and its research progress in children with cognitive disorders
LIU Yan-nan
FU Jie
ZHANG Gen-fu
YANG Zhi-xian
QIN Jiong
Abstract：Observational learning(OL)is a key learning ability and a widespread learning method.Learning subjects can acquire new skills through the"Stimulus-Response-Outcome(S-R-O)"association without relying on direct reinforcement or direct behavioral response,and reflect them in their actions,speech,and perceptions,which is beneficial to risk avoidance and cost reduction.Observational learning is closely related to cognitive function.Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)and epilepsy are two diseases with high prevalence and comorbid cognitive impairment in childhood.The importance and effectiveness of observational learning have been confirmed in studies of children with ASD.However,there are few studies on observational learning in children with epilepsy,and only a few animal experiments have reported a significant reduction in observational learning ability in rats modeled for epilepsy,suggesting that observational learning may be a potential application as an evaluative tool and training method for the diagnosis and intervention of cognitive co-morbidities.
Keywords：observational learningautism spectrum disorderepilepsycognitive disorderschild
Publication Date：2025-02-05
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)