Asked by Julissa Chacon on Jul 01, 2024

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According to research on Bandura's observational learning theory,which model is most likely to be imitated

A)  a celebrity whose behaviour led to a reward 
B)  a stranger whose behaviour led to a reward 
C)  a friend whose behaviour was punished 
D)  a child whose behaviour has no consequence

Observational Learning

A type of learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating behaviors, attitudes, or emotional expressions of others.

Celebrity

A person who is widely recognized in society and often has a significant influence due to their public and media presence.

Stranger

An individual who is not known personally to another individual, often embodying unfamiliarity or the absence of an established relationship.

  • Identify the key importance of learning and modeling through observation in the acquisition of behaviors, based on social cognitive theory.
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Marco AlegreJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to Bandura's observational learning theory, individuals are more likely to imitate a model whose behavior led to a reward. Hence, a celebrity whose behavior led to a reward is the most likely model to be imitated.