Editing Observational learning (section)

== developmental psychopathology perspective ==

=== Autism spectrum disorder ===
[[Discrete trial training]] (DTT) is a structured and systematic approach utilized in helping individuals with [[Autism-spectrum disorder|autism spectrum disorder]] learn.<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last1=Sigafoos|first1=Jeff|title=Discrete trial training: A structured learning approach for children with ASD.|date=2019|work=Behavioral interventions in schools: Evidence-based positive strategies (2nd ed.).|pages=227–243|publisher=American Psychological Association|isbn=978-1-4338-3014-3|last2=Carnett|first2=Amarie|last3=O'Reilly|first3=Mark F.|last4=Lancioni|first4=Giulio E.|doi=10.1037/0000126-013|s2cid=88498093}}</ref> Individuals with autism tend to struggle with learning through observation, therefore something that is reinforcing is necessary in order to motivate them to imitate or follow through with the task.<ref name=":2" /> When utilizing DTT to teach individuals with autism modeling is utilized to aid in their learning. Modeling would include showing how to reach the correct answer, this could mean showing the steps to a math equation. Utilizing DTT in a group setting also promotes observational learning from peers as well.<ref name=":2" />