Which of the following statements is true about the characteristics of observers that influence modeling?

A) Older children are reinforced primarily by physical stimuli such as food,affection,and punishment.
B) The set of behaviors we choose to imitate stay constant during our lifetime.
C) Because of immediate imitation during infancy,reiterations of modeled behavior are unnecessary.
D) The probability of imitation of a modeled behavior is inversely proportional to self-esteem of the observer.

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Robert Perna · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The statement that the probability of imitation of a modeled behavior is inversely proportional to self-esteem of the observer is the only true statement among the options given. The other statements are either false or simplistic, and do not accurately reflect the complex nature of observational learning theory. Older children, for instance, are actually more likely to be reinforced by social stimuli such as approval, attention, and praise. Our choice of behaviors to imitate is influenced by a variety of factors, including the perceived consequences of the behavior, the relevance of the model, and the perceived similarity between the observer and the model. While immediate imitation may occur in infancy, it is typically followed by a process of reiteration and refinement that continues throughout childhood and beyond.

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