Observational Learning Suggests That Some Models Are More Likely to Be

question 186

Multiple Choice

Observational learning suggests that some models are more likely to be imitated than others.Which of the following characteristics of a model would be LEAST likely to result in a child's imitating the model's behavior?

• A) the model is liked and respected by the child
• B) the model is of the opposite sex
• C) the model is attractive or powerful
• D) the model's behavior leads to positive outcomes

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing bodily functions such as mood, appetite, and sleep.

Exocytosis

The process by which cells release substances (such as neurotransmitters or hormones) to the exterior through fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Endocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are brought into the cell by engulfing them in an energy-using process.

Parallel After-discharge Circuit

A circuit configuration in neural networks that involves parallel paths with different lengths that can cause prolonged signal discharge.