Models Can Influence an Observer's Behavior in a Number of Ways

question 45

Multiple Choice

Models can influence an observer's behavior in a number of ways. Which one of the following behaviors is least likely to be the result of modeling?

• A) Kevin is punished for hitting his brother, but several weeks later, after seeing a child on television hit a friend, he hits his brother again.
• B) Luke scratches his mosquito bites, even though his mother continually asks him not to, because it makes them feel better.
• C) Melvin is studying to be a dentist. His older brother is a dentist.
• D) When Nathan sees how much pleasure his best friend gets by being in the school chess club, he joins a similar group: the school math club.

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Definitions:

Cost-Of-Living Raises

Salary increases given to employees to offset the effects of inflation on their purchasing power.

One-Time Bonuses

Financial rewards given to employees or individuals on a singular occasion, not part of regular compensation.

Productivity

The measure of efficiency in producing goods or services, often evaluated by the output per unit of input.

Under Benefited

A state where an individual perceives that they are receiving less from a relationship or exchange than they are contributing.