In the context of observational learning, retention is a process in which a learner encodes the information to reproduce a model's actions. a learner withdraws attention from the model's actions. a learner's behavior is followed by a pleasant consequence. a learner imitates the model's actions.

The answer is a learner encodes the information to reproduce a model’s actions. Observational learning is a method of learning that involves observing and displaying another person’s behavior or involuntary physiological response. Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation are important in any form of observing and modeling behavior.